Hantavirus-hit Cruise Ship Allowed to Dock in Canary Islands Despite Outbreak Risks

Spain has granted permission for a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak to dock at the Canary Islands, allowing it to sail there despite initial health concerns. The ship had been anchored off the coast of Cape Verde due to the outbreak. However, following discussions with authorities and public health officials, Spain agreed to allow the vessel to make landfall in the Canary Islands. This move has raised some eyebrows among health experts.