Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus

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Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus

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A Canadian who was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced Saturday This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus
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5/16/2026

Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus

A Canadian who was a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced Saturday. The individual, whose identity officials did not disclose, was hospitalized Thursday along with their spouse, who is also experiencing mild symptoms. Both.

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has tested positive for the disease, officials in the province of British Columbia say. The individual, one of four people isolating on Vancouver Island after leaving the ship, had developed mild symptoms. The.