Case record

Alberta Residents — Flight Contacts (2)

Two Alberta residents who had brief contact with an infected MV Hondius passenger on separate flights — NOT aboard the ship themselves. Contacted and at home monitoring for symptoms. Health zone not disclosed per patien...

Case ID
PCAN01
Status
Asymptomatic
Reported
May 8, 2026
Location
Canada

Case summary

Two Alberta residents who had brief contact with an infected MV Hondius passenger on separate flights — NOT aboard the ship themselves. Contacted and at home monitoring for symptoms. Health zone not disclosed per patient confidentiality. Assessed as part of Canada Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joss Reimer's review of 3 total flight contacts (2 Alberta + 1 Ontario). No symptoms as of May 8. Gen 2 case — post-disembarkation flight contact. Alberta Ministry confirmed: "both people have been contacted and are at home monitoring for symptoms." Hantavirus incubation 1–6 weeks per Reimer, occasionally longer.

Record details

Country
Canada
Role
Passenger
Generation
G2
Verification
Verified

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