Canadian tests positive for hantavirus after returning from cruise ship: BC officials - YouTube
Yukon, CanadaConfidence 90%1 affectedJun 3, 2026
British Columbia health officials reported a Yukoner tested presumptively positive for Andes hantavirus after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship, is in stable condition, and poses no public risk.
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- PrimaryCanadian tests positive for hantavirus after returning from cruise ship: BC officials - YouTube
youtube.com · 2026-06-03
British Columbia health officials reported on May 16, 2026, that one of four Canadians isolating after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested presumptively positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus. The patient, a Yukoner in their 70s, developed mild symptoms and is in stable condition. Strict infection control measures are in place, and there is no additional risk to the public.
- ReferenceCanadian in B.C. hospital with 'mild' hantavirus symptoms
globalnews.ca · 2026-05-08
A Yukon resident, who was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship, tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus while isolating in British Columbia. They developed mild symptoms and were transferred to a hospital in Victoria. This is a presumptive positive, pending confirmation from Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory.
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