Canadian Official Arrives in Tenerife Ahead of Hantavirus Cruise Ship: Anand

Canadian Official Arrives in Tenerife Ahead of Hantavirus Cruise Ship: Anand
The MV Hondius cruise ship departs the port in Praia, Cape Verde, on May 6, 2026. Misper Apawu/AP Photo
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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says one consular officer has arrived in the Canary Islands, where four Canadians on a cruise ship that was hit with a hantavirus outbreak are set to arrive Sunday morning.

Anand tells The Canadian Press that roughly 50 foreign service workers have been tasked with reaching out to those affected by the outbreak and responding to questions from Canadians.