Hantavirus on Cruise Ship | Calgary News

A rare and deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has sent shockwaves across Canada and beyond — four Canadians exposed on the voyage from Argentina to Spain are now in the spotlight, with one from the Yukon testing positive and making a full recovery. Experts warn this Andes strain, believed to originate in Argentina, is unusual for its potential person-to-person transmission under close contact — and while three global deaths have been tied to the outbreak, health officials say containment measures were effective. The Dutch couple who died in April may have contracted the virus before boarding, highlighting how quickly this stealthy virus can spread. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eef82ac195c93766