The demand for precise information and a coherent explanation regarding the Central Government's strategy in the face of the hantavirus crisis and the arrival of the vessel MV Hondius in the Canary Islands has elicited a significant reaction. The request from a political leader of the autonomous community for direct dialogue with the Government of Spain or with the Minister of Health was interpreted by some sectors as a scandal.
Questions have been raised as to whether requesting details on protocols, transfers, and resources, or demanding an explanation for the choice of a Canarian port for the vessel, constitutes an excessive action. It has also been debated whether the inclusion of a representative from the autonomous community in the technical-administrative collaboration committee is a political stunt or a legitimate requirement for cooperative governance.
“"We are not going to be distracted for a minute by the noise and will advance alongside science."
This statement has raised questions about the relationship between providing continuous information through official channels and applying scientific criteria. The need for the Canarian presidency to be able to demand all available measures and instruments to minimize the risk of infection among citizens has been highlighted, especially considering that Foreign Health has a limited number of medical professionals in the ports and airports of the autonomous community.
The situation has led to a systematic disparagement of the Canarian president by some sectors, despite the Minister of Health eventually engaging in dialogue with him. A competition among various voices to criticize the Canarian leader's stance has been observed, which has been interpreted as an act of subservience to the Central Government, prioritizing political interests over the health of citizens.
