LIVE UPDATES: Sunday's evacuations are coming to an end and will continue on Monday
49 people of 14 different nationalities have been evacuated from the ship so far. Those from the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Ireland will ne next...
A generally sunny Sunday with cloud and showers in the north of the mountainous islands
Here’s how the outlook for Sunday 10th May looks island by island…
Granadilla Port is preparing for Hantavirus Cruise Ship arrival
Access to the port will be restricted with emergency protocols in place while evacuation and repatriation procedures are carried out…
SATURDAY WEATHER: Mostly clear with some clouds and temperatures up to 26°C
Here’s a more detailed island-by-island breakdown for residents and visitors planning their weekend…
Tenerife activates Pre-Alert Emergency Plan ahead of Hantavirus cruise ship arrival
The island president ensures there is “No risk to the general public” and they are doing everything to “Protect the people of Tenerife”
Two Brits test positive for Hantavirus on cruise ship bound for Tenerife
The WHO has identified the hantavirus strain involved as the Andes variant which CAN be transmitted between humans…
Hantavirus Cruise Ship to anchor off Granadilla with passengers airlifted from Sunday
It has been confirmed that the MV Hondius will not dock in port and passengers will be taken directly to the airport for repatriation flights…
Hantavirus Air Ambulance forced to land in Gran Canaria after technical fault on plane
It was scheduled to land in Marrakech but Morocco refused permission for the aircraft to enter its airspace…
Canarian government are “very concerned” about the arrival of the hantavirus cruise ship in Tenerife on Saturday
The MV Hondius cruise ship is sailing from Cape Verde to Granadilla port, where the passengers will be assessed for repatriation…
THURSDAY WEATHER: Light showers and cooler temperatures forecast across the Canaries
Here is the full outlook for each of the islands for Thursday 7th May 2026…
CRUISE SHIP LATEST: Brussels wants Hantavirus ship to dock in the south of Tenerife
They claim that Tenerife is the nearest island with sufficient medical resources. There are now eight confirmed cases and three deaths…
Canary Islands receive request to activate isolation unit at Candelaria Hospital for hantavirus cruise ship passengers
The regional government also expressed surprise at reports suggesting that the cruise ship’s doctor could be transferred on a flight to Tenerife…
WEDNESDAY WEATHER: More sunshine but rain showers in parts of the Canary Islands
Here is the full forecast for each island on Wednesday 6th May 2026…
UPDATE: Cruise ship with deadly virus outbreak refused entry to the Canary Islands
Authorities say the ship should remain in Cape Verde while those affected receive treatment…
EasyJet freezes flight prices to the Canary Islands to protect against fuel crisis
The move comes as some airlines warn passengers could face extra charges after booking…
Over 100 migrants, including 20 babies, rescued near El Hierro
Maritime Rescue received a distress call from the boat which was located 34 nautical miles south of the island…
