Cases of several deadly viruses in the Canary Islands have climbed five-fold since August, reaching levels 10-times that of the UK.
READ MORE:Older Brits flying to Tenerife and Lanzarote for a spell of winter sun must wear a mask in public places and have protective vaccinations before travelling, health chiefs have warned.
According to Spanish authorities, the three viruses combined are now affecting a whopping 794 people per 100,000. Ana Joyanes, president of the Canary Islands Association of Primary Care Physicians , warned that the region is expecting cases to continue to rise over the winter months, GB News reports.
The previous season's peak occurred in mid-December last year, reaching 1,296 cases per 100,000 residents. The Canary Islands is a popular hot spot for winter sun breaks, with millions of Brits heading to the Spanish region every year.
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