Kristy Kirkup
National health reporter at The Globe and Mail who covers public-health stories and infectious diseases, providing expert reporting and analysis on outbreaks and health policy.
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May 13, 2026 • 20min
A reality check on hantavirus risk in Canada
Kristy Kirkup, national health reporter at The Globe and Mail who covers infectious disease and public-health policy. She explains what the Andes hantavirus is and how it can rarely spread between people. She outlines symptoms and fatality patterns. She describes quarantine, monitoring and precautions for returnees. She assesses why the immediate risk to Canadians appears low while urging continued vigilance.
