| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed a case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
On May 16, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer reported that one of the four high risk individuals who was self-isolating and being monitored for symptoms has tested presumptive positive for Andes hantavirus.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | speeches
Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officer - Hantavirus Technical Briefing (May 14, 2026)
| Public Health Agency of Canada | media advisories
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, will provide updates about the Andes Hantavirus and actions taken by the Government of Canada. Representatives from Global Affairs Canada and Transport Canada will also be present to address questions.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with other Government of Canada departments and agencies, continues to work closely with domestic and international partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), to monitor the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to passengers on the MV Hondius.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | speeches
Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officer Hantavirus Press Conference May 8, 2026
| Public Health Agency of Canada | media advisories
Officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada will provide details about the Andes Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius and actions taken by the Government of Canada.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | news releases
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $1.2 million to strengthen mental health and psychosocial supports in emergency settings.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | media advisories
Government of Canada to make an announcement on mental health supports
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) strongly reaffirms its support for vaccination and its trust in established Canadian vaccine approval and monitoring systems.
