OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, will provide updates about the Andes Hantavirus and actions taken by the Government of Canada. Representatives from Global Affairs Canada and Transport Canada will also be present to address questions.

Date

May 14, 2026

Time

11:00 AM (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 Health Canada (HC)