Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak
A Canadian cruise passenger has received a presumptive positive test result for hantavirus following an outbreak on the MV Hondius. The individual, along with their partner, is currently hospitalized with mild symptoms. Health officials are awaiting confirmation from the National Microbiology Lab and have stated that the situation is being managed with appropriate precautions.
- ▪One of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship has a presumptive positive hantavirus test result.
- ▪The patient is stable and showing mild symptoms, while the second individual has tested negative.
- ▪Three people have died since the hantavirus outbreak began on the ship, with a total of 12 cases reported.
- ▪Health officials emphasize that hantavirus is not considered to have pandemic potential and infection control measures are in place.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, officials say — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive — BBC News
- ▪ Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus — NBC News Top Stories
- ▪ Canadian isolating in B.C. tests ‘presumptive positive’ for hantavirus — The Globe and Mail
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCanadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreakCanadian officials have reported that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has a “presumptive positive” test resultByJIM MORRIS Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 5:09 PM1:10VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak received a “presumptive positive” test result for the virus, Canadian officials said Saturday.Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case…
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