Hantavirus self-isolation complete for 34 Canadians, Health Canada says (opens original article in a new tab)

Health Canada confirms 34 Canadians exposed to hantavirus have completed self-isolation, with one confirmed case in Canada and WHO monitoring guidelines in place.

• 34 Canadians exposed to hantavirus completed self-isolation as of June 24, 2026
• One Canadian case of Andes hantavirus was confirmed in Canada, marking the first occurrence of the virus in the country
• WHO recommends 42-day monitoring period for those exposed to hantavirus