# Spain’s Canary Islands are preparing to receive an Atlantic cruise ship carrying passengers affected by a hantavirus outbreak, after coordination with the World Health Organisation. Health authorities are putting measures in place for safe disembarkation and medical assessment of those on board, as the ship continues its route under strict monitoring. In a media briefing, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in Spain’s ability to manage the situation:
Canary Islands prepared to receive affected cruise ship amid hantavirus outbreaks [SOUND]
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