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Canadian cruise passenger tests presumptive positive for hantavirus

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A Canadian cruise passenger has received a presumptive positive test result for hantavirus, according to health officials. The individual, who was on the MV Hondius where an outbreak occurred, is experiencing mild symptoms such as fever and headache. Further confirmation of the case is pending results from the National Microbiology Lab. AI

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Canadian cruise passenger tests presumptive positive for hantavirus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Français(FR) · Associated Press ·

    Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result

    One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak received a “presumptive positive” test result for the virus, Canadian officials said on Saturday. Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expect…

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