OTTAWA, ON, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada will provide details about the Andes Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius and actions taken by the Government of Canada. Representatives from Global Affairs Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency will be present to address questions related to consular and border considerations.

Date

May 8, 2026

Time

3:00 PM (EDT)

Location

National Press Theatre
Room 325, 180 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Accredited journalists can also participate online (see below for details). Please note: Individuals who do not have an access pass to Parliamentary buildings must enter through the entrance at 197 Sparks Street.

Participation in the question and answer portion of the technical briefing is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.

A teleconference line is also available for listening to the event:

Dial-in number: 613-209-3054
Webinar ID: 632 0963 6412
Passcode: 465756

SOURCE Public Health Agency of Canada