Hantavirus death in Colorado, state says not linked to cruise ship outbreak - YouTube
Douglas County, Colorado, United StatesConfidence 95%1 affectedToday
Colorado health officials confirmed an adult in Douglas County died from Sin Nombre hantavirus, noting it is not linked to the cruise ship outbreak.
Species mentioned
- rodents
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youtube.com · 2026-06-01
FOX31 reported on May 17, 2026, that Colorado State Health officials confirmed an adult in Douglas County died from hantavirus. Preliminary evidence suggests the infection resulted from exposure to rodents, specifically the Sin Nombre hantavirus, which is distinct from the Andes strain on the cruise ship and does not spread person-to-person. Colorado has recorded 132 hantavirus cases and 47 deaths since 1993, making it one of the states with the highest number of cases in the US.
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