Passengers on Hantavirus-Stricken Ship Ate Together After First Death
Passengers aboard a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak continued to eat every meal side by side even after the first death, according to a passenger. The revelation comes as health officials track dozens of people who left the ship following the initial fatality.
Health Officials Monitor Exposed Individuals
Canadian health authorities are monitoring two individuals who returned home before the hantavirus discovery. Toronto's health officer says the risk remains low. The World Health Organization has deemed the public health risk low despite what it called a frightening situation on the ship.
Two Canadians on the cruise ship returned home before the hantavirus discovery, according to Health Minister Anita Anand. Meanwhile, a Quebec resident is isolating after the outbreak. In total, three Canadians are isolating at home following the ship outbreak.
Hantavirus Not 'COVID 2.0'
The WHO has stated that hantavirus is not COVID 2.0, as officials monitor new cases. An epidemiologist has provided updates on the latest developments. Health officials are tracking dozens who left the ship after the first fatality, and passengers reported that dining continued normally despite the growing concern.
Experts advise taking precautions when opening cottages and sheds to avoid hantavirus exposure. The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued guidance on reducing risks.
