CTV National News for Thursday, May 7, 2026: WHO says hantavirus is not 'COVID 2.0' as officials monitor new cases

About this episode

The episode discusses the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, rising gas prices, and potential changes to the Snowbirds program.

Consular officials are heading to support Canadians onboard a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak; Gas prices have hit a four-year high, driving up travel costs and prompting Air Canada to reduce service. A Conservative MP says Ottawa may pause or cancel the Snowbirds program, putting the future of the iconic air show team at risk.

Topics covered

• hantavirus outbreak
• travel costs
• gas prices
• Snowbirds program
• Air Canada service reduction

Keywords

• hantavirus
• COVID 2.0
• gas prices
• Air Canada
• Snowbirds program
• travel costs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WHO, Air Canada, Conservative MP

Places: Canada, cruise ship

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