### [2026-05-16](/feed/2026/05/16/index.md)

##### MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak
# The Canadian public health agency reports that a Canadian on the MV "Hondius" has tested positive for the Andes strain of the hantavirus and was hospitalized along with their spouse. 




### Sources:

1. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/canadian-hondius-cruise-passenger-positive-hantavirus-rcna345478)

### Changes:

1. The Canadian public health agency reports that a Canadian on the MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes strain of the hantavirus and was hospitalized along with their spouse.  _2026-05-17 13:36:05 (First version)_
1. The Canadian public health agency reports that a Canadian on the MV "Hondius" has tested positive for the Andes strain of the hantavirus and was hospitalized along with their spouse.  _(Current version)_

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