The regional president has reiterated his concern about potential health risks associated with the ship's stay on the island, despite national health authorities refuting his claims. He criticized what he perceives as an attempt by the Government of Spain to “ridicule” his position.

The nationalist leader defended his theory on rodents' ability to transmit the virus, based on a report that, according to him, does not completely rule out colonization, although it considers it remote. This stance was maintained even after the Ministry of Health issued a report contradicting his arguments, stating that hantavirus-carrying rodents do not swim and that the ship's hygienic conditions were adequate.

The Canarian Government had set three conditions for the cruise's arrival: antigen tests for all occupants two days in advance, a minimum stay for the ship in Tenerife, and the chartering of planes by Spain or the Netherlands if the passengers' countries of origin could not send aircraft immediately. The president lamented that these requests were not met.

Despite the disagreements, the president assured that the Canarian Government is collaborating to ensure the situation unfolds without incident and that the vessel departs the island on Monday evening. He denied any intention of breaking relations with the central government.

The Justice system has already ruled twice on the operation. On May 8, the National Court refused to urgently halt the disembarkation, arguing that the Government's action was part of international cooperation and health protection. A day later, the Madrid Court of Instruction ratified the imposition of quarantine on passengers, deeming the measures urgent and necessary for public health.