International evacuation underway as cruise ship passengers return home

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International evacuation underway as cruise ship passengers return home Europe

Issued on: 10/05/2026 - 12:49Modified: 10/05/2026 - 12:53

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Spanish passengers and crew from the quarantined ship have begun disembarking as an international evacuation effort unfolds in the Canary Islands. Authorities say strict health protocols are in place, while officials and experts stress the virus poses far less risk than COVID-19 despite growing public concern. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports.

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