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  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.

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  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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  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

  San Diego County reported the first hantavirus-positive mouse in the US for 2026, serving as a reminder of rodent-borne risks. The article also highlighted past cases in Mono County, California, and Santa Fe County, New Mexico, emphasizing that hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is rare but often deadly, primarily in the western US.

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  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

  A 2026 update on hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) cases in the United States indicates that the disease, though rare, continues to surface, primarily in the western US, especially the Four Corners region. Between 2020-2025, Arizona had the most confirmed cases (26), followed by New Mexico (25) and Colorado (13). The article also mentions past fatalities in Mono County, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, highlighting the risk even in routine settings.

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  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

  Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) cases continue to surface in the U.S., primarily in the western states, especially the Four Corners region (New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Utah). 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 notable events include three fatal cases in Mono County, California, and New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 in Santa Fe County. [cite: 20]

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  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

  Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) cases continue to surface in the United States, primarily in the western states, especially the Four Corners region. Between 2020-2025, Arizona recorded 26 confirmed cases, New Mexico 25, and Colorado 13. The article also highlights three fatal cases in Mono County, California, and New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 in Santa Fe County, underscoring ongoing regional presence.

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  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

  As of May 4, 2026, the CDC reported 864 hantavirus cases in the US between 1993 and 2022, with 94% occurring west of the Mississippi River. The Four Corners region (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah) remains a focus. Recent noteworthy events include three fatal cases in Mono County, California, and New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 in Santa Fe County.