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Ontario tests asymptomatic people for hantavirus as cases rise

Low-risk cases to stop isolating if tests come back negative.

· 1 min read · HOC Vancouver Desk

Ontario is now testing 10 asymptomatic people for hantavirus following cases linked to a cruise ship outbreak. The province has updated its guidance, allowing low-risk individuals who test negative to stop isolating. The hantavirus cases originated from the MV Hondius cruise ship incident, with passengers disembarking in the Canary Islands.