First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patient | Globalnews.ca
Alberta, CanadaConfidence 85%1 affected2 weeks ago
Canada has confirmed its first case of Andes hantavirus in a Yukon resident who was exposed on a cruise ship and is now isolating in British Columbia. Public health officials are monitoring high-risk contacts across several provinces.
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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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