A Canadian have tested positive from Hantavirus Canadian authorities have confirmed.
The ship where this outbreak occurred has arrived in Rotterdam in the Netherlands to begin 'disinfection.'
Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weekend, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the public health officer for the province of British Columbia,'according to CNN.
'Clearly this is not what we hoped for, but it is what we planned for,' Henry said.
'The person, one member of a couple in their 70s, began showing mild symptoms, including a fever and headache, two days ago. Both are in a hospital in Victoria, British Columbia,'according to CNN.
'The patient is stable, the symptoms remain mild at this point,' said Henry. 'They are still in hospital, in isolation, being monitored and receiving care as needed.'
The second person showed 'very minor symptoms' and tests were negative, she said.
'It is encouraging that symptoms were identified early, supportive care can be provided, and they will be monitored carefully over the next few days,' Henry said.
The 'rat ship' where this all began has arrived in the Dutch city of Rotterdam where the ship will undergo 'disinfection' and the crew will quarantine.
'Local authorities said quarantine facilities had been set up for some of the non-Dutch crew, though it was not clear yet if they would stay there for the full recommended 42-day quarantine period,'according to French news company; France 24.
Source: International Business Times UK
