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  First 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

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  First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patient | Globalnews.ca↗

  globalnews.ca · 2026-05-17

  Globalnews.ca reported on May 17, 2026, that Canada confirmed its first case of Andes hantavirus in a Yukon resident who had been isolating in British Columbia after exposure on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual developed mild symptoms and was transferred to a hospital in Victoria for assessment. Public health officials are monitoring other high-risk contacts across Canada, including in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.

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  Surveillance 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.

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  Canadian in B.C. hospital with 'mild' hantavirus symptoms↗

  globalnews.ca · 2026-05-16

  A Yukon resident, one of four Canadians isolating after exposure on the MV Hondius cruise ship, has tested presumptively positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus in British Columbia. The patient developed mild symptoms and is in stable condition in a Victoria hospital. This is the first confirmed case in Canada related to the cruise outbreak.

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  Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test - AP News↗

  apnews.com · 2026-06-02

  Canada's national health agency confirmed one positive hantavirus test in a Canadian citizen who returned from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual, a person in their 70s from the Yukon, developed mild symptoms and was hospitalized in Victoria, British Columbia. This marks the 10th confirmed case linked to the cruise ship outbreak.

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  Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test - AP News↗

  apnews.com · 2026-05-17

  On May 17, 2026, Canada's national health agency confirmed one positive hantavirus test in a Canadian citizen who returned from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The individual, a person in their 70s from the Yukon, was hospitalized in Victoria, British Columbia. This was the 10th person from the ship to test positive globally. The Public Health Agency of Canada stated the overall risk to the general population in Canada remains low.

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  First positive hantavirus case confirmed in a Canadian in B.C. | Hanomansing Tonight↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

  Canada's first positive case of the Andes strain of hantavirus has been confirmed in a Yukoner in their 70s, who was isolating in British Columbia after being on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The patient developed mild symptoms and is in stable condition in a Victoria hospital. Officials emphasize strict infection control measures are in place and there is no additional risk to the public.