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What we know about hantavirus now that people linked to outbreak are back in Canada
TORONTO - The outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has captured the attention of Canadians and left many with questions. Here
Hantavirus in Canada
All tracked hantavirus events for Canada.
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Uday Rana
Canada·Spring cleaning your home or cottage? How to limit hantavirus risk - National | Globalnews.ca
The overall risk in Canada to the general population from the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship remains low, Health Canada says.
Kevin Maimann
Canada·Hantavirus doesn't have 'pandemic potential,' says health official. Why do those fears remain?
Public health officials have been clear that the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19. But despite reassurances from experts in Canada and abroad that the vuris is not easily transmissible between humans, news of the passengers exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered memories of t...
Further reading
Practical guides on prevention and health protocols.
Prevention and safe cleaning
Ventilate, avoid dry sweeping, use damp cleaning, and wear gloves and a mask in infested areas.
Hantavirus prevention for rural travelers and outdoor enthusiasts
Practical advice for hikers, hunters, farm visitors, and anyone spending time in rural areas where hantavirus circulates.
How to safely clean a building after a rodent infestation
Step-by-step protocol from CDC and WHO to disinfect spaces with rodent droppings without aerosolizing hantavirus.