Vessel of Vulnerability: A Cautionary Tale from Canadian Shores The COVID 19 pandemic may be receding in many parts of the world, but it has been replaced by a new concern for global health authorities: hantavirus.
This month's outbreak on a cruise ship off Canada's Pacific coast is a stark reminder that risks can simmer just beneath the surface even in seemingly unlikely settings.
The MV Hondius, which transports adventure seekers to remote destinations, was the breeding ground for this latest outbreak. A Canadian couple, both in their 70s, are at the center of the public health saga.