Risks of a hantavirus infection - Canada.ca
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The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed one case of Andes hantavirus in Canada on May 17, linked to a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship, bringing the total confirmed cases since 1994 to 168.
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- PrimaryRisks 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.
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