Gerda and Mathilde Keuter, known publicly as the Urk twins, were cleared by medical staff to leave a Spanish hospital and return to their hotel on Thursday afternoon, according to an interview with Shownieuws. The sisters had been admitted during their holiday in Tenerife following a food poisoning incident.
According to Gerda Keuter, the relief of returning to the accommodation was substantial. The twins had originally hoped to check out a day earlier, but attending physicians intervened. Mathilde Keuter stated that they briefly considered leaving the medical facility against doctors’ orders before receiving intervention from a Dutch interpreter.
The interpreter informed the sisters that abandoning treatment prematurely would void their medical travel insurance coverage for the hospital stay. That financial warning convinced the pair to remain hospitalized for an additional night under observation, according to their statements to Shownieuws.
Recovery and Ongoing Symptoms
By Wednesday, the twins reported feeling noticeably stronger, though recovery remained incomplete. Gerda noted that while their general condition improved, consuming food and beverages still triggered acute stomach pain. Mathilde highlighted the lingering physical strain as they prepared for their final day of vacation.
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Social Media Updates From Tenerife
The hospitalization became public knowledge on Wednesday when the sisters posted an update via Instagram. Mathilde shared video footage showing both siblings resting in adjacent hospital beds. The accompanying caption confirmed they spent the night receiving medical care for food poisoning.
With their discharge finalized on Thursday afternoon, the Urk twins spent the remainder of their holiday transitioning back to their hotel before their scheduled return trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Gerda and Mathilde Keuter hospitalized in Tenerife?
According to Shownieuws, the twins fell ill with a food poisoning incident while on holiday in Spain, requiring overnight hospital treatment.
Can you leave a foreign hospital before an official discharge?
Leaving a medical facility before a doctor’s discharge can result in travel insurance companies refusing to reimburse medical expenses, as noted by the Dutch interpreter who assisted the twins.
How are the Urk twins currently recovering?
The sisters reported feeling somewhat better by Wednesday, though eating and drinking continued to cause stomach pain prior to their hotel release on Thursday.
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