Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Spain

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Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port

Protesters in Tenerife are opposing the imminent arrival of a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Authorities state that the ship will anchor at Granadilla port. Passengers will be screened before disembarking and will be taken directly to evacuation aircraft.

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