Ottawa Sends Consular Team to Canary Islands After Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
A Canadian consular rapid-response team is heading to Tenerife after a hantavirus (Andes virus) outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius left eight people infected and three dead. Four Canadians remain on the vessel, while three others are self-isolating at home. Officials will coordinate medical support and repatriation, highlighting the need for strong duty-of-care and travel-health protocols for cruise travellers.
May 9, 2026
