Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers
A hantavirus case has been confirmed in Canada linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has resulted in three deaths. The World Health Organization has reported a total of 11 cases associated with the outbreak, with eight confirmed cases. Health officials are conducting further testing to understand the situation better.
- ▪One Canadian tested positive for hantavirus after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- ▪The World Health Organization identified 11 cases related to the outbreak, including three deaths.
- ▪Canadian health officials are conducting additional testing at a national laboratory.
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- ▪ Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to deadly cruise ship outbreak — New York Post
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- ▪ Canada reports suspected hantavirus case linked to deadly cruise ship outbreak — Times of India — Top
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Cruises Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers The WHO has identified 11 hantavirus cases connected to the MV Hondius, including eight confirmed cases so far By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published May 17, 2026 10:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship sparks concern as passengers return to US Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the Hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, where three deaths occurred. Siegel explains that while human-to-human spread is rare, it's not impossible. The segment highlights the return of passengers to the U.S.
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