Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
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This article provides a 2026 update on hantavirus cases by state in the US, summarizing historical data, recent events like the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak with three deaths, and past fatal cases in New Mexico and California.
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- PrimaryCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Box-Kat reported on May 4, 2026, an update on hantavirus cases in the US, noting 864 cases between 1993 and 2022, with 94% occurring west of the Mississippi River. The article highlights the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak in May 2026, which caused three deaths and sickened at least four, raising concerns about human-to-human transmission of the Andes virus. It also references past cases, including Betsy Arakawa's death in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and three fatal cases in Mono County, California, in 2025. Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado had the most confirmed cases between 2020-2025.
- ReferenceCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates)
box-kat.com · 2026-06-01
This article provides 2026 updates on Hantavirus cases across various U.S. states. It highlights the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, which resulted in three deaths and at least four illnesses, and notes the rare possibility of human-to-human transmission for the Andes virus strain. Additionally, three fatal cases were reported in Mono County, California, where victims were exposed during routine activities, raising concerns about increased indoor rodent activity in Mammoth Lakes. The article also mentions Betsy Arakawa's death in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2025 as a contextual reference.
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