Torrecardenas Hospital in lockdown against suspected Ebola case

A suspected Ebola case has activated the isolation unit at Torrecardenas Hospital. A 36 year old man returned from his native Guinea with a high fever, and visited his GP in Roquetas del Mar yesterday. The doctor immediately suspected Ebola and activated the emergency protocol. A prepared ambulance then rushed the man to Torrecardenas, the only hospital in the province with an isolation wing. Only trained doctors wearing disposable isolation suits have access to the Continue reading Torrecardenas Hospital in lockdown against suspected Ebola case

Sailing club open day next weekend in Garrucha

The Santa Irene sailing club is holding an open day in Garrucha next Saturday 27th September. 11am to 3pm. It’s a joint open day & selling off some old tubs, and they hope to attract some new members. Joint English and Spanish, I understand, as they have members from both communities, and hold sailing lessons for amateurs and kids. See more at SantaIreneClubdeVela.com (The gratuitous picture of a sub emerging amongst a kiddie sailing regetta Continue reading Sailing club open day next weekend in Garrucha