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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Graham Keeley

‘Why us?’ Tenerife locals fear hantavirus cruise ship arrival will repeat Covid pandemic ordeal

David Hernández was gripped by fear and anxiety when he heard the news that the virus-stricken MV Hondius would dock in Tenerife, where he works as an intensive care nurse at one of the island’s two hospitals.

“I thought, ‘Why us?’ Everyone will be scared by the uncertainty of the situation. This is bringing back flashbacks of the Covid-19 pandemic. We had a terrible time in the hospital then,” the 29-year-old told The Independent.

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