Spanish Passenger #1 (Gomez Ulla)

Confirmatory second PCR test was positive on May 12, formally confirming the infection. He was transferred to Gomez Ulla's High-Level Isolation and Treatment Unit (UATAN). He developed a low-grade fever and respiratory difficulty late Monday night May 12 and was placed on oxygen therapy. Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia described his condition on May 13 as stable, with mild symptoms 'improving slightly.' He will continue weekly PCR testing across the 42-day quarantine; Spain set May 10 as the official 'day zero' for the cohort's monitoring clock

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• theolivepress.es
• lamoncloa.gob.es

Per the WHO + Spain joint press conference, the Gomez Ulla patient 'has begun to show symptoms compatible with the disease since the early hours of Tuesday morning.' He remains in isolation; his room has been disinfected; clinical monitoring continues

• euronews.com

[Created 2026-05-11] Spanish passenger from the MV Hondius cruise. One of 14 Spanish passengers in the final repatriation group, flown from Tenerife to Madrid on May 10 and taken to the Gomez Ulla Central Defence Hospital. PCR-tested on arrival; preliminary result on May 11 came back positive, while the other 13 Spanish passengers tested negative on the same round. Symptom-free and in good health at the time of the preliminary result. All 14 placed in 42-day quarantine at Gomez Ulla

• euronews.com
• thespanisheye.com