Controversy over Non-Compliance with Health Protocols During 'Hondius' Cruise Evacuation

Members of the health support team and passengers from the cruise ship 'Hondius' were seen without masks during the evacuation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Generic image of emergency lights reflected on wet asphalt.
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Generic image of emergency lights reflected on wet asphalt.

The evacuation of passengers and crew from the cruise ship 'Hondius' in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has sparked controversy due to apparent non-compliance with strict health protocols established to prevent infections.

This Sunday, a member of the health support team, deployed by the State, was observed removing their protective mask in a public area after disembarking from one of the buses provided by the Military Emergency Unit (UME).
UME vehicles are being used to transport cruise occupants to Reina Sofía Airport, from where they depart to their respective countries.
Another image that has drawn attention shows a passenger from the Netherlands group waving to journalists from inside a bus, also without a mask.

Official information indicates that strict protocols are applied at all times to minimize the risk of contagion.

These incidents raise questions about the strictness in applying preventive measures set to avoid the risk of contagion, especially in a context where public health is a priority.