Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Addresses Hantavirus Cruise Ship Response

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer addressed the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship on May 11, 2026. Public Health Canada implemented public health protocols and support measures for travelers returning or already returned to Canada from the affected vessel. The response focused on managing the hantavirus incident and providing assistance to affected passengers.

Hantavirus cruise ship incident

• ▪A hantavirus incident occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship
• ▪Public Health Canada put in place public health protocols for the MV Hondius hantavirus incident
• ▪Public Health Canada put in place supports for travellers who will be or have already returned to Canada from the MV Hondius
• ▪Canada's Chief Public Health Officer addressed the hantavirus cruise ship response on May 11, 2026