Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus
A passenger on the Canadian cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus. The individual and their spouse, who is also experiencing mild symptoms, have been hospitalized and are in isolation. Health officials are monitoring the situation and have stated that the overall risk to the general population remains low.
- ▪A Canadian passenger on the MV Hondius tested positive for the Andes hantavirus.
- ▪The individual was hospitalized along with their spouse, who has mild symptoms.
- ▪Health officials are monitoring 36 people, including four cruise ship passengers, currently in isolation.
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Health newsCanadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirusThe individual was taken to the hospital to receive care along with their spouse, who also has mild symptoms, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius board an aircraft bound for Canada at Tenerife Sud airport in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.Borja Suarez / ReutersShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 16, 2026, 4:04 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif and Meriam BouarroujA Canadian who was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced Saturday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The…
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