Hantavirus, USA - BEACON
Colorado, United StatesConfidence 95%1 affectedJun 1, 2026
A hantavirus death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026, which was unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
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- PrimaryHantavirus, USA - BEACON
beacon.org · 2026-06-01
A hantavirus death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026, which was unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Hantavirus infections in the US are rare but can cause serious respiratory illness, primarily linked to deer mice.
- ReferenceHantavirus, USA - BEACON
beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01
A hantavirus death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026. This case is unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Hantavirus infections in the US are rare, typically 20-40 cases annually, mostly in western and southwestern states, linked to deer mice excreta.
- ReferenceWhat's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Colorado Department of Public Health reported the state's first hantavirus death since 2024. Health officials indicate this case has no apparent connection to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, with preliminary findings suggesting exposure to rodents or their droppings as the likely cause. This serves as a reminder that hantavirus cases occur in the U.S. independently of the cruise ship events. Between 1993 and 2023, 890 hantavirus cases were reported in the United States, with 94% occurring west of the Mississippi River.
- ReferenceColorado Records State's First Hantavirus Death Since 2024
wdbj7.com · 2026-05-29
The Colorado Department of Public Health recently recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024. Health officials indicate that this case shows no apparent connection to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Preliminary findings point to exposure to rodents or rodent droppings as the likely cause. This serves as a reminder that hantavirus cases occur independently of the cruise ship events.
- ReferenceHantavirus, USA - BEACON
beacon.org · 2026-06-01
BEACON reported on several hantavirus cases in the United States. A hantavirus death was reported in Colorado on May 20, 2026, which was unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. A single hantavirus case was confirmed in Nevada's Quad-County region on April 28, 2026, with no current public health threat. New Mexico reported its first hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) case of 2026 on March 12, 2026.
- ReferenceWhat's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
On May 29, 2026, it was reported that the Colorado Department of Public Health recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024. This case shows no apparent connection to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, with preliminary findings pointing to exposure to rodents or their droppings as the likely cause. Hantavirus is rare in the US, with most cases occurring west of the Mississippi River.
- ReferenceWhat's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Colorado Department of Public Health reported the state's first hantavirus death since 2024, unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Preliminary findings suggest exposure to rodents or their droppings as the likely cause. This serves as a reminder that hantavirus cases occur in the US independently of the cruise ship events.
- ReferenceWhat's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Colorado Department of Public Health recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024, as reported last week (around May 22-29, 2026). Health officials indicate this case has no apparent connection to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, with preliminary findings suggesting exposure to rodents or their droppings as the likely cause.
- ReferenceColorado Reports Its First Hantavirus Death Since 2024 - Gizmodo
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Colorado authorities confirmed their first hantavirus death since 2024 on May 20, 2026. The case was linked to the Sin Nombre strain, which is endemic to Colorado and not transmissible person-to-person, unlike the Andes strain. Preliminary evidence suggests local rodent exposure. Officials are advising residents to be mindful of hantavirus infections during spring cleaning, as cases appear most frequently in spring and summer.
- ReferencePerson in Colorado dies from Hantavirus not related to cruise ship outbreak - WTVG
news.google.com · 2026-05-18
Person in Colorado dies from Hantavirus not related to cruise ship outbreak WTVG
- ReferenceHantavirus death reported in Colorado, USA, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak
beacon.cl · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus-related death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026. Health officials confirmed that this case is unrelated to the ongoing M/V Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Hantavirus infections in the US are rare but can cause severe respiratory illness, primarily Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Most cases occur in western and southwestern states and are linked to exposure to aerosolized excreta from infected deer mice. This report serves as a reminder of the endemic risk of hantavirus from rodent contact within the United States, separate from international travel-related incide
- ReferenceCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is rare but deadly, primarily in the western US. Between 1993 and 2022, 864 cases were reported, with 94% west of the Mississippi River. Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado had the most cases from 2020-2025. Recent cases include three fatalities in Mono County, California, and New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 in Santa Fe County.
- ReferenceHantavirus death reported in Colorado, USA, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026. This case is confirmed to be unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
- ReferenceHantavirus death reported in Colorado, USA, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
beacon.org · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus-related death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026. This case was explicitly stated to be unrelated to the ongoing MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Hantavirus infections in the US are rare but can cause serious respiratory illness, primarily linked to exposure to aerosolized excreta from infected deer mice.
- ReferenceHantavirus death reported in Colorado, USA, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
beacon.unmc.edu · 2026-06-02
A hantavirus-related death was reported in Colorado, USA. This case was explicitly stated to be unrelated to the ongoing MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, indicating a separate, local transmission event.
- ReferenceColorado records first hantavirus death since 2024, unrelated to cruise outbreak
wsls.com · 2026-05-29
The Colorado Department of Public Health recently recorded the state's first hantavirus death since 2024. Preliminary findings suggest the case was caused by exposure to rodents or rodent droppings. Health officials have stated that this case shows no apparent connection to the ongoing MV Hondius cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, indicating an independent local transmission event.
- ReferenceWhat's going around? Hantavirus outbreak update: what Virginians need to know this week
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Colorado reported its first hantavirus death since 2024, which is not linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Preliminary findings suggest exposure to rodents or rodent droppings as the likely cause. The report also highlighted that between 1993 and 2023, 890 hantavirus cases were reported in the United States, with a majority occurring west of the Mississippi River, particularly in the Four Corners region.
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