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Canary Islands Bars Cruise Ship Over Hantavirus Threat

5/6/2026

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The Canary Islands regional government refused entry to a luxury cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak.
Fernando Clavijo announced that the vessel will not dock in Tenerife.
Clavijo said the decision lacks technical criteria and sufficient information to assure public safety.
He has asked Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for an urgent meeting to discuss the issue.

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The Canary Islands regional government refused entry to a luxury cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak.
Fernando Clavijo announced that the vessel will not dock in Tenerife.
Clavijo said the decision lacks technical criteria and sufficient information to assure public safety.
He has asked Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for an urgent meeting to discuss the issue.