Prevention of a hantavirus infection - Health - Canada.ca
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British Columbia, CanadaConfidence 95%1 affectedJun 1, 2026
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed one laboratory-tested case of Andes hantavirus in a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, with monitoring underway and low risk to the general population.
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- PrimaryPrevention of a hantavirus infection - Health - Canada.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada on May 17, 2026, through laboratory testing. This individual was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship and was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer. The case and other potential contacts in Canada are being monitored, with the overall risk to the general Canadian population remaining low.
- ReferenceFirst Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patient | Globalnews.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
On May 17, 2026, Canadian public health officials confirmed the first case of Andes hantavirus in a British Columbia patient who had been aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Yukon resident developed mild symptoms, including fever and headache, two days prior and was transferred to a hospital in Victoria for assessment and testing. Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia's provincial health officer, stated that the Andes strain is the only known hantavirus capable of spreading from person to person. The positive result was considered presumptive pending confirmatory testing from Canada's Nationa
- ReferenceSpanish passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus
cbc.ca · 2026-05-25
Spain's Health Ministry confirmed on May 25, 2026, that a Spanish national, evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship and in quarantine in a Madrid military hospital, tested positive for hantavirus. This is the second positive case among 14 Spanish nationals evacuated to Tenerife. The Public Health Agency of Canada also confirmed a positive case in a Canadian isolating in British Columbia. The Andes hantavirus outbreak has infected 12 people and caused three deaths.
- ReferenceSurveillance of hantavirus related diseases - Canada.ca
canada.ca · 2026-06-01
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on May 17, 2026, one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual, along with other potential contacts in Canada, is following public health protocols and being monitored. The overall risk to the general population in Canada remains low.
- ReferenceSurveillance of hantavirus related diseases - Canada.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed on May 17, 2026, one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case, reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16, was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual, a Yukoner in their 70s, developed mild symptoms and is in stable condition. Other potential contacts in Canada are being monitored, and the overall risk to the general population remains low.
- ReferenceHantaviruses - Canada.ca
canada.ca · 2026-06-01
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed on May 17, 2026, one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was identified as a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual, along with other potential contacts in Canada, is following public health protocols and being monitored by local public health authorities. PHAC states that the overall risk to the general population in Canada remains low at this time.
- ReferenceRisks of a hantavirus infection - Canada.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
As of May 1, 2026, the National Microbiology Laboratory has confirmed 168 cases of hantavirus infection in Canada since active surveillance began in 1994. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed on May 17 one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- ReferenceSurveillance of hantavirus related diseases - Canada.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada on May 17, 2026, reported by British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer on May 16. This individual was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Other potential contacts are being monitored. The overall risk to the general Canadian population remains low.
- ReferenceRisks of a hantavirus infection
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed on May 17, 2026, one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada, reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer. This individual was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The overall risk to the general Canadian population remains low.
- ReferenceSurveillance of hantavirus related diseases - Canada.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada on May 17, 2026. This case, reported by British Columbia health officials, was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual and other potential contacts are being monitored, with the overall risk to the Canadian general population remaining low.
- ReferenceRisks of a hantavirus infection - Canada.ca
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on May 27, 2026, one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada, reported by British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer on May 16. This case was among passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual is being monitored, and the overall risk to the general Canadian population remains low. As of May 1, 2026, 168 hantavirus infections have been confirmed in Canada since 1994, with rodent infestation being the main risk factor.
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