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Hantavirus Response Escalates: The MV Hondius outbreak is moving into a new phase as Spain grants permission for the ship to dock in the Canary Islands on humanitarian grounds, after WHO coordination; the ship remains anchored off Cape Verde with 147 aboard, and WHO reports three deaths, one critical case, and three mild cases, while evacuations continue toward the Netherlands. Rapid Medical Delivery: In parallel, RAF A400M operations delivered urgent care to a suspected hantavirus patient on remote Tristan da Cunha via parachute drop—six paratroopers and two medics—because there’s no airstrip. Falklands Health Reassurance: Locally, King Edward Memorial Hospital says the chance of hantavirus reaching the Islands is very low, and FIGAS has also been running flexible emergency air support. Local Operations: FIGAS has a revised winter flying plan from 11 May to 13 September (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday) to protect essential engineering maintenance, with emergency and essential flights still supported as needed. Aviation Spotting: An RAF Airbus A400M Atlas was seen at Hawarden Airport during a local STEM engagement visit.

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