The incident caused by the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which had to dock in the Canary Islands in early May, mobilized healthcare systems and media worldwide. In this context, Clyype was present on the island of Tenerife and played an active role in respiratory protection management during epidemic situations.
Media outlets such as the Spanish newspaper ABC reported on the arrival of the first affected individuals and the measures implemented at Tenerife airport. Similarly, Diari de Girona and the Girona City Council website respectively highlighted the presence of Clyype's equipment during the days when authorities managed the infected tourists from the cruise ship.
Television and radio broadcasters from various countries—such as a Russian channel IZ TV or the TG1 network (Italy)—and the L’Altaveu program on RTVE Catalunya, showcased Clyype's technology, emphasizing it as new-generation tubeless respiratory protective equipment (RPE) adapted for high biological risk environments.
This global health alert narrative provided a framework to present solutions like Clyype as a coherent response to airborne transmission risk scenarios.
Clyype: A Response to Global Challenges
The Clyype system combines a 99.8% bidirectional filtration system with positive pressure (PAPR), TH3 maximum protection inhalation filters, and proprietary exhalation filters, all integrated into a head-mounted device that replaces older, less secure equipment.
Jordi Bellvehí, CEO of MedTech Catalonia and founder of Clyype, highlighted in a LinkedIn post that going to Tenerife "was not merely a commercial decision, but a response to the need to advocate for a comprehensive, maximum-safety system against viruses of such severity".
Bellvehí asserts that a conventional face mask is insufficient against hantavirus; comprehensive respiratory protective equipment, such as Clyype, is required.
