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Canadian Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Concerns

"Hantavirus Wake Up Call: Why Canada's Response Matters" The hantavirus outbreak on a Canadian cruise ship has brought into sharp focus the complexities of responding to emerging health crises.

A presumptive positive test result for one of four Canadians isolating in British Columbia is a sobering reminder that even with stringent protocols, unexpected cases can still arise. Dr.

Bonnie Henry's reassurances about the virus's pandemic potential gloss over fundamental questions surrounding hantavirus transmission.

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