
Canada logs presumptive hantavirus case tied to cruise outbreak
A Canadian passenger from the virus-hit MV Hondius has tested presumptive positive for hantavirus after returning to Canada, bringing the outbreak to 11 infections among 147 passengers/crew and three deaths; four Canadians are isolating on Vancouver Island and a Yukon resident has tested positive, with lab confirmation pending; WHO guidance suggests up to 42 days of isolation, and officials say the risk of a major outbreak remains very low despite the new case.


