Canadian cruise passenger tests presumptively positive for hantavirus (opens in new tab)
A Canadian who was isolating in British Columbia after travelling on the MV Hondius returned a “presumptive positive” test for hantavirus, B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Saturday. The person, described in several accounts as a Yukon resident and one of four Canadians isolating on Vancouver Island, developed mild symptoms earlier in the week and was in hospital in stable condition. The positive result remained preliminary pending confirmation from the National Microbiolog...
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