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Spain🏛️ PoliticsProgressive20 hr. ago

Mónica García sees "unjustified" the confinement of migrants that Feijóo asks for: "It could be counterproductive"

The Spanish health minister, Mónica García, has responded to calls by Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo for the confinement of irregular migrants arriving in Ceuta, citing a supposed 'health risk' due to diseases like scabies and tuberculosis. García clarified that while there have been isolated cases of tuberculosis and chickenpox, none are contagious and most were detected through existing surveillance systems. She emphasized that these diseases are common and that current protocols already isolate infected individuals. García criticized Feijóo’s proposal as 'unjustified' and potentially counterproductive, arguing that improving hygiene conditions would be more effective than confinement. She also noted that scabies cases are being managed locally and do not require hospitalization.

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elDiario.es logoelDiario.esIndependentProgressive20 hr. ago
Mónica García sees "unjustified" the confinement of migrants that Feijóo asks for: "It could be counterproductive"

The Spanish health minister, Mónica García, has responded to calls by Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo for the confinement of irregular migrants arriving in Ceuta, citing a supposed 'health risk' due to diseases like scabies and tuberculosis. García clarified that while there have been isolated cases of tuberculosis and chickenpox, none are contagious and most were detected through existing surveillance systems. She emphasized that these diseases are common and that current protocols already isolate infected individuals. García criticized Feijóo’s proposal as 'unjustified' and potentially counterproductive, arguing that improving hygiene conditions would be more effective than confinement. She also noted that scabies cases are being managed locally and do not require hospitalization.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the debate around the effectiveness of public health measures versus political pressure. The ministry's response emphasizes scientific evidence and existing protocols, which aligns with progressive governance principles. The critique of Feijóo's call for confinement suggests a pro

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