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The National | Canadian tests positive for hantavirus

May 17, 2026 | Health officials say they’re taking every precaution after a lab confirms Canada’s first case of hantavirus. The WHO declares an Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. And questions surround a new pipeline agreement.

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The National | Canadian tests positive for hantavirusMay 17, 2026 | Health officials say they’re taking every precaution after a lab confirms Canada’s first case of hantavirus. The WHO declares an Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. And questions surround a new pipeline agreement.
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