Canada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columbia
Canada has confirmed its first presumptive case of hantavirus in British Columbia. The individual, who was on board the cruise ship MV Hondius, developed mild symptoms and has been hospitalized for monitoring. Three people have died from suspected hantavirus infections linked to the same outbreak.
- ▪One of four Canadians quarantined in British Columbia has tested presumptively positive for hantavirus.
- ▪The individual developed mild symptoms and was transferred to a hospital for assessment.
- ▪Three people have died from suspected hantavirus infections related to the cruise ship outbreak.
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The cruise ship MV Hondius near the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Spain, on 11 May 2026. Photograph: Borja Suárez/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe cruise ship MV Hondius near the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Spain, on 11 May 2026. Photograph: Borja Suárez/ReutersHantavirusCanada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British ColumbiaThe person was on board the MV Hondius, the center of the outbreak that has claimed three livesAnna BettsSat 16 May 2026 16.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCanadian officials said oon Saturday that one of the four Canadians currently quarantining in British Columbia after being exposed to the hantavirus while on board the cruise ship where the outbreak occurred has presumptively tested positive.Speaking at news conference,…
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