Public health
First Spanish hantavirus case confirmed in Madrid hospital quarantine
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Spanish health authorities confirmed on Monday the first positive hantavirus case in a Spanish national evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The asymptomatic patient, reported in good condition, awaits a confirmatory test while isolated at Madrid's Gómez Ulla hospital.
The heatwave in France has led to high activity in the funeral sector, with 66% occupancy of infrastructures and full capacity at Paris’s two funeral homes.
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Three elderly people died on Sunday in Gironde, probably due to the extreme heat, according to the department prefect.
Following the deaths of six children in Soweto from terbufos-contaminated food, the South African government has published a ban on the highly toxic pesticide in January 2026. Emeritus Professor Leslie London, who chaired the relevant ministerial committee, highlighted flaws in the country's outdated pesticide regulations. The ban awaits public comments until late February.
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Smoke from burning garbage piles has become part of the everyday landscape on nearly every street in Havana. Residents set them ablaze to fight pests like flies and mosquitoes, despite health risks. The cycle repeats without resolution.
The global travel company Travel Off Path advises against tourist trips to Cuba in 2026 due to crises in electricity, water, food, and healthcare. International arrivals have dropped 20-30% compared to last year. While the country is culturally fascinating, basic conditions for safe vacations are failing.