Hantavirus, USA - BEACON
Colorado, United StatesConfidence 95%1 affectedToday
A hantavirus death was reported in Colorado, USA, on May 20, 2026, which was unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
Species mentioned
- humans
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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.
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