First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patient
Ontario, CanadaConfidence 90%1 affectedToday
Canada has confirmed its first case of Andes hantavirus in a British Columbia patient exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Yukon resident is hospitalized in Victoria, and public health officials are monitoring high-risk contacts across several provinces.
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- PrimaryFirst Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patient
globalnews.ca · 2026-06-03
Canada confirmed its first case of Andes hantavirus in a British Columbia patient who was exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Yukon resident developed mild symptoms and was hospitalized in Victoria. Public health officials are monitoring other high-risk contacts across provinces like Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, implementing isolation protocols and travel restrictions for those connected to the outbreak.
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