The 13 Spaniards quarantined in Hospital of Defesa Gómez Ulla in Madri remain symptom-free and will be able to leave their rooms, access common areas and receive visitors from Monday, as long as they present a negative PCR test result. The two people considered close contacts, admitted to Alicante and Barcelona hospitals, will also be allowed to receive visitors under the same security conditions.
The only patient with a confirmed diagnosis of hantavirus remains isolated. Seu’s situation is improving, as reported by Mónica García, minister of Saúde, who reinforced that she had not registered any new cases since the previous day. The French woman hospitalized faces a more complex situation, while the Spanish man presents a positive evolution of his symptoms.
Protocol’s Flexibilização starts on Monday
Conforme new protocol approved by Comissão of Saúde Pública on Tuesday, isolation counts May 10 as “day zero”, the date on which the separation of passengers into individual rooms began. The total quarantine will end on June 21, but will be progressively relaxed as weekly PCR tests come back negative.
A reevaluation is scheduled for June 7th. Nessa date, patients admitted to Gómez Ulla will be able to continue quarantine in a home environment. The decision to change location will be made according to clinical evolution and test results.
The protocol establishes clear criteria for ongoing monitoring. Qualquer A person who develops symptoms compatible with the disease will be considered a probable case and transferred to a room with isolation and negative pressure for specific diagnostic tests.
Sintomas that trigger immediate isolation protocol
Febre, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhea are signs that trigger a health reaction. Caso confirmed the diagnosis in any patient, the health system activates advance warning to the network of Unidades of Isolamento and Tratamento of Alto Nível (UATAN). Esse mechanism guarantees immediate response and transfer to specialized centers if necessary.
The outbreak originating from the cruise ship MV Hondius maintains a count of 11 confirmed infected. Três deaths were recorded among passengers. An Guarda Civil agent died of a heart attack during landing operations on Tenerife.
Desembarque deemed successful by WHO
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, general director of Organização Mundial of Saúde, declared the health operation in Tenerife complete and praised the Spanish response. Mais of 120 people from 23 countries disembarked safely. Protocolos worked and the health corridor withstood operational pressures, said the WHO chief.
In a message to the people of Tenerife, Tedros highlighted that what happened represented not only a logistical success, but a demonstration of “moral courage” by a community that chose not to abandon people in fear and uncertainty. Homenageou the three fatal victims of the ship and the deceased police officer, conveying condolences to the families.
The WHO highlighted that collective immunity is built through solidarity. Tenerife exemplified this principle as everyday practice, not just speech. Nãodespite recognizing progress, Ghebreyesus warned that the mission will only end when all passengers and crew leave quarantine and reunite with family members.
Cronograma release and monitoring
Flexibility occurs in stages. Segunda-fair marks the first phase with permission to circulate in common areas and visitation. Weekly Testes PCR functions as a control gate for program progression.
Pacientes feature different stages of recovery and monitoring:
- 13 Spaniards in Madri without symptoms and candidates for release Monday
- 2 contacts on Alicante and Barcelona under the same protocol
- 1 positive patient in isolation with clinical improvement
- Additional Avaliação scheduled for June 7th
- Fim predicted from quarantine on June 21st
The health strategy combines safety with humanization. Isolamento strict for patients coexists with social permission for asymptomatic people, respecting the psychological need for family contact and reducing the emotional impact of prolonged confinement.
Autoridades Spanish companies maintain surveillance on epidemiological variables of the outbreak. Número stable number of confirmations since previous days reduces concern about community expansion. Foco remains under close monitoring, early detection of symptoms and rapid isolation of probable cases.
Spanish health Sistema demonstrated coordinated response capacity across federal and regional levels. Hospitais in Madri, Alicante and Barcelona operate under the same protocol, facilitating consistency in clinical management and communication between centers. International Coordenação with WHO strengthened operational credibility.
