Gran Canaria reports a second invasive Aedes mosquito species. Extra checks and searches for breeding sites are under way in Mogán.
Health
You can find the latest health news from the Canary Islands below:
A closure has been announced for Playa del Reducto on Lanzarote. This beach has seen the most closures in the Canary Islands.
Three beaches on Tenerife have been closed. The problem: bacteria from sewage near the beaches. Lanzarote is also affected.
In Lanzarote, one water sample has exceeded the limit. The local council has not yet imposed a ban on swimming. These are the figures.
Is your favourite beach in the Canary Islands sometimes closed? If you want to know all about the current water quality, we have the solution.
108 deaths in the Canary Islands are directly attributed to the heat. In the past ten days alone, there have been 19 further deaths.
Anyone needing an appointment with a specialist in the Canary Islands will need to be patient. This is particularly true in these areas.
Waiting times for doctor's appointments in the Canary Islands remain too long. However, this varies depending on the region, amongst other factors.
Three cases of West Nile fever have been confirmed on Gran Canaria. The Canary Islands have activated a protocol and are searching for those infected.
According to the Canary Islands' monitoring system, the summer has resulted in 85 heat-related deaths - most of them in August.
Meditation enthusiasts needn't miss out on their usual routine whilst on holiday in the Canary Islands. We'd like to introduce three special places.
Death cap mushrooms look like button mushrooms. Eating them can be life-threatening. Our reader reporter spotted them in the Canary Islands.
Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz has had to be closed due to poor water quality. However, the local council failed to act in time to enforce the closure.
Over the weekend in Puerto de la Cruz, there were discussions about environmental protection and waste prevention. Impressions from Environment Day in Tenerife.
Health in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands have come through the pandemic. Nevertheless, there are still recurring flu outbreaks and other health issues. On this page, you’ll find all the latest health news from the Canary Islands. From influenza and respiratory illnesses to flu outbreaks and vaccination issues, you’ll find all the important information and news here.