What we know about hantavirus now that people linked to outbreak are back in Canada – CTV
May 13, 2026
TORONTO — The outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has captured the attention of Canadians and left many with questions.
Here’s what we know so far:
What kind of hantavirus was on the ship?
Passengers on the ship got Andes virus, which is found in Argentina and Chile.
It is the only type out of dozens of hantaviruses known to be capable of transmission between humans. Hantaviruses originate in rodents, including mice and rats.
How many people have returned to Canada and where are they?
Ten people with connections to the ship’s outbreak are currently located in Canada, including six passengers and four people who weren’t onboard but may have been exposed to hantavirus on flights.
