Canadian from cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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The individual, one of four people isolating on Vancouver Island after leaving the ship, had developed mild symptoms.

The province's senior health officer said the four had not had any contact with the public since arriving in Canada.

The case brings the total number of infections to 11, all among cruise passengers. Three people who travelled on the ship have died, with two confirmed to have had the virus.

British Columbia health officer Bonnie Henry said the person's test came back as a presumptive positive on Friday, meaning that it still remains to be confirmed by a national microbiology lab.