Danish emergency unit prepared for transporting patients with dangerous infections

A specialised isolation unit at Copenhagen’s emergency department is equipped to transport stable patients with highly contagious diseases, using high-security protective gear for medical staff, Danish broadcaster DR reports.

The setup mirrors the precautions being taken as passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Hondius disembark on Tenerife. Authorities have activated extensive measures to repatriate them without spreading the infection.

In Denmark, the emergency unit’s isolation system allows patients with potentially dangerous infections to be moved safely while healthcare workers wear reinforced protective suits and masks.