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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today↗

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

  MedPage Today reported on May 12, 2026, that the CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. While the risk of broad US spread is low, early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, are monitoring individuals. New Jersey and Maryland are also monitoring contacts from a flight with a symptomatic passenger, as is a Spanish woman.

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  Hantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov↗

  cdph.ca.gov · 2026-06-01

  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued guidance on May 22, 2026, for reducing hantavirus risks, particularly when cleaning buildings or cabins that have been closed for extended periods. Deer mice in California can carry hantavirus, which can spread through airborne particles in enclosed spaces. CDPH advises against sweeping or vacuuming areas contaminated with live or dead mice, droppings, or nests, as this can stir up contaminated dust. Instead, individuals should wear gloves and consider a respirator, spray droppings with a bleach solution, let it soak, and then wipe them

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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases↗

  medpagetoday.com · 2026-05-09

  The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, 2026, warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is "extremely unlikely," early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals.

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  Hantavirus-Caused Cruise Ship Deaths Raise Disease Transmission, Prevention, and Global Alliance Issues↗

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

  The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship expedition in the South Atlantic, with 12 known or suspected cases and three deaths, has highlighted issues of rodent management, vector control, and disease transmission. The Andes virus, primarily found in Argentina and Chile, is the only hantavirus known for limited human-to-human transmission. Passengers from the cruise ship have returned to several U.S. states, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, where they are being monitored by health authorities. The first individual to show symptoms on April 6, after three months of tra

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  CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993↗

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

  More than 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began surveillance in 1993. Hantavirus is a rare but often severe disease, primarily spread to humans through contact with infected rodents. In the United States, most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, carried by deer mice. The states with the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths include New Mexico (54 deaths), Colorado (45 deaths), Arizona (32 deaths), California (24 deaths), and Washington (20 deaths). The Andes strain, mainly found in South America, is the on

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  Hantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov↗

  cdph.ca.gov · 2026-06-01

  On May 22, 2026, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a fact sheet on hantavirus infection, emphasizing prevention strategies against Sin Nombre virus, which causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in California. The advisory details how people get infected by breathing in contaminated air from dried rodent urine, saliva, or droppings, especially when cleaning closed buildings. It provides guidance on safe cleanup practices and rodent exclusion, noting that only the Andes virus is known for human-to-human transmission.

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  CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek↗

  newsweek.com · 2026-06-01

  On May 7, 2026, Newsweek reported that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since 1993, according to CDC data, with 890 total cases. Most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus and occur west of the Mississippi River, particularly in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The article contextualizes the recent MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, which caused three deaths, by highlighting the Andes strain's rare person-to-person transmission.

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  CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek↗

  newsweek.com · 2026-05-07

  Newsweek reported on May 7, 2026, that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since the CDC began surveillance in 1993. States with the most confirmed cases include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The article also highlighted the recent deaths of three people following an outbreak on the MV Hondius ship, which set sail from Argentina, noting that the Andes strain is capable of limited person-to-person transmission.

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  Newsweek Highlights CDC Map Showing Over 300 Hantavirus Deaths in US Since 1993↗

  newsweek.com · 2026-06-01

  Newsweek reported on a CDC map illustrating that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the US since surveillance began in 1993. Between 1993 and 2023, 890 cases were reported, with a 35% fatality rate. States with the most confirmed cases and deaths include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington, with 94% of cases occurring west of the Mississippi River. The article also mentions the recent cruise ship outbreak as a separate event.

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  Hantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov↗

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

  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) advises on preventing hantavirus infection, which can be serious. Key measures include sealing holes to keep wild rodents out of homes and workplaces, using snap traps, and storing food in rodent-proof containers. When cleaning areas with rodent nests or droppings, it's crucial not to sweep or vacuum, as this can aerosolize the virus. Instead, use gloves, disinfectant, and a wet mop.

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  Hantavirus Infection↗

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

  A May 22, 2026, advisory from the California Department of Public Health on preventing hantavirus infection. It stresses the importance of keeping wild rodents out of homes and workplaces, especially deer mice which can carry the virus. Safe cleanup procedures for rodent-contaminated areas are detailed.

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  From 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease↗

  en.as.com · 2026-05-14

  A May 14, 2026 report on hantavirus in the US, noting fewer than 900 total cases from 1993-2023 with a 36-40% mortality rate. Most cases are concentrated in western states like New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains like Black Creek Canal virus (Florida), Bayou virus (Louisiana), and New York-1 virus (New York) have been identified.

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  Hantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates)↗

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

  Sixteen U.S. passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are isolating at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska, while two others, including one with symptoms of the Andes variant, are in Atlanta for health assessments. New Jersey is also monitoring two residents potentially exposed to a cruise passenger. Other states like California, Arizona, Georgia, and Texas are monitoring contacts. The CDC has not confirmed any U.S. cases of the Andes virus from this outbreak.

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  Hantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates)↗

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

  Sixteen US passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship are isolating at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska, with two others, including one symptomatic patient, at Emory University in Atlanta. They have reportedly been offered a deal to complete their quarantine at home under 24/7 surveillance. The article details confirmed cases and deaths from the cruise ship, including a Dutch couple, a German woman, a British expedition guide hospitalized in South Africa, and a Swiss man receiving medical care in Zurich. Other states like New Jersey, California, Arizona, Texas, and

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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today↗

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

  The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory on hantavirus, urging clinicians to be aware of potential imported cases of Andes virus linked to a cruise ship outbreak, while emphasizing that broad spread in the U.S. is 'extremely unlikely.' The agency noted that early symptoms can be confused with other viral illnesses and recommended repeated testing after 72 hours of symptom onset. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, are monitoring individuals.

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  2026 Hantavirus Cases in America - ArcGIS StoryMaps↗

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

  This ArcGIS StoryMap, updated May 11, 2026, details the 2026 hantavirus outbreak, primarily linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship and the Andes strain, which is known for rare human-to-human transmission. While US health agencies state the risk to the general public remains low, travelers exposed to the virus are being monitored and quarantined as a precaution. A GIS map illustrates the geographic distribution of known cases and monitored individuals across the United States, including states such as Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, and Nebraska.

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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today↗

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

  MedPage Today reported on May 12, 2026, that the CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory urging clinicians to be aware of potential imported hantavirus cases linked to the cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is deemed 'extremely unlikely,' several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals. A Spanish woman and a Dutch flight attendant were also mentioned as being monitored or tested.

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  Hantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov↗

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

  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its hantavirus prevention guide on May 22, 2026. It emphasizes preventing hantavirus infection by keeping wild rodents out of homes and other enclosed spaces. Key recommendations include sealing holes, using snap traps, and storing food in rodent-proof containers. The guide also advises caution when cleaning areas with rodent droppings, stressing wet cleaning methods to avoid aerosolizing the virus.

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  Hantavirus headlines are back: What you need to know↗

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

  Due to a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship, hantavirus headlines have reemerged, prompting questions about public concern. While hantavirus remains rare in the United States, health experts emphasize awareness due to the illness's potential for rapid severity if symptoms are overlooked or exposure risks go unrecognized. Dr. Philip Robinson, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology at Hoag, explains that the Andes virus strain, associated with the cruise ship outbreak, is one of the few hantavirus strains known to occasionally spread from person to person throug

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  Hantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov↗

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

  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising residents on hantavirus prevention, emphasizing rodent control and safe cleaning practices. Deer mice in California can carry hantavirus, which can spread through airborne particles from droppings, urine, or nesting materials. The CDPH is also monitoring California residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, though the Andes virus is not naturally found in California.

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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today↗

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

  The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 12, 2026, to clinicians regarding the potential for imported hantavirus cases linked to the Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship. While the risk of broad spread in the U.S. is considered "extremely unlikely," clinicians are urged to be aware of symptoms that can mimic influenza. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals who were on the ship or had contact with symptomatic passengers. Andes virus is the only hantavirus known for human-to-hu

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  Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine - KEYT↗

  keyt.com · 2026-06-02

  As of June 2, 2026, several American passengers exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned home to complete the latter half of their six-week quarantine. Five passengers have been released from the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska, with 13 others remaining. Some will finish monitoring at home, including two individuals bound for California. The California Department of Health is prepared to monitor these residents, along with seven other previously exposed individuals.

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  From 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease - AS USA↗

  en.as.com · 2026-06-02

  An article published on May 14, 2026, provides an overview of hantavirus in the U.S., noting that fewer than 900 total cases were reported from 1993 through 2023, with current mortality rates around 36% to 40%. Most cases continue to occur in western states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California, particularly in the Four Corners region. The article highlights the rarity of the disease in the U.S. but emphasizes its high fatality rate and rapid progression as ongoing concerns for health experts.

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  Hantavirus headlines are back: What you need to know↗

  hoag.org · 2026-06-02

  Hoag's Dr. Philip Robinson addressed the re-emerging hantavirus headlines due to a recent cruise ship outbreak, emphasizing that while hantavirus remains rare in the United States, awareness is crucial because the illness can become severe quickly. In the U.S., the most recognized form is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), primarily spread by infected deer mice. The Andes virus, associated with the cruise ship outbreak, is one of the few hantavirus strains known to occasionally spread from person to person through close contact. California has reported cases over the years, particularly in

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  Hantavirus in California: What to know after another person exposed to virus↗

  sacbee.com · 2026-05-14

  As of May 14, 2026, five California residents were potentially exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Three passengers died and 11 total cases were identified on the ship. Health officials are monitoring these individuals, including one who briefly returned to California and is now in the Pitcairn Islands. The Andes strain is the only hantavirus known to spread person-to-person.

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  CDC and CDPH Health Advisories 2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship May 11, 2026 The Centers for Disease↗

  publichealth.lacounty.gov · 2026-06-02

  The CDC and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued advisories regarding the multi-country Andes hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship. As of May 9, CDPH was notified of three California residents who were passengers, with two undergoing evaluation in Nebraska. The advisory differentiates Andes virus from the Sin Nombre virus, which is native to California and North America, and is spread by deer mice. Sin Nombre infections are rare in Los Angeles County.

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  Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine↗

  keyt.com · 2026-06-02

  Several American passengers exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus on board a cruise ship this spring have returned home to complete the second half of their mandatory six-week quarantine. Five passengers have been released from the National Quarantine Unit, overseen by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with 13 others remaining. Two passengers are bound for California, where the state's Department of Health is prepared to monitor them for the remainder of their period. The CDC urged the public to avoid stigma directed at the people being monitored.

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  Hantavirus updates: 41 people under monitoring across US↗

  youtube.com · 2026-06-02

  The CDC reported that 41 people across the U.S. are under monitoring for potential hantavirus infections, primarily due to exposure on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Monitoring is occurring in at least 12 states, including Texas, California, Georgia, and New Jersey. In Kansas, three people exposed to a positive case of Andes hantavirus were hospitalized.

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  Students React to the Hantavirus - M-A Chronicle↗

  machronicle.com · 2026-05-28

  Published on May 27, 2026, this article from the M-A Chronicle summarized the hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius, noting nine identified cases and three deaths. It discussed the origin of the virus, its transmission (primarily rodent-to-human, with rare person-to-person for Andes virus), and student concerns, particularly among California residents who were on the ship.

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  Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine - KEYT↗

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

  Several Americans exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus on a cruise ship have returned home to complete the second half of their mandatory six-week quarantine. Two California residents, who completed their initial quarantine in Nebraska, are now being monitored by the California Department of Health.

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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today↗

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

  The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory to clinicians, warning of the potential for imported hantavirus cases related to the cruise ship outbreak. Several US states, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals.

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  Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine↗

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

  Several American passengers exposed to the Andes hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned home to complete the second half of their six-week quarantine, as reported on June 2, 2026. Five passengers were released from the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with 13 others remaining. Two passengers are returning to California for continued monitoring.

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  CDC tightens home monitoring guidance for high-risk hantavirus contacts↗

  washingtonpost.com · 2026-05-15

  On May 15, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) significantly strengthened its guidance for Americans at the highest risk of exposure to the hantavirus outbreak linked to a recent cruise ship. High-risk individuals are now instructed to remain at home, severely limit contact with others, avoid entering buildings other than their residence, and coordinate any essential travel with their state or local health department. This updated guidance also escalated the frequency of monitoring from once-daily check-ins to twice-daily, in-person visits by public health officials. Pu

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  Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship: Current Situation | Hantavirus - CDC↗

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

  The CDC is actively responding to a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak that originated on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, first reported on May 2, 2026. This type of hantavirus can lead to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe and potentially fatal lung disease. As of June 2, 2026, no cases of Andes virus directly linked to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States. However, 18 potentially exposed Americans were repatriated to the Nebraska Quarantine Unit for a 42-day monitoring period, with some now completing monitoring at home. Other U.S. passengers who disembarked

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  CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek↗

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

  More than 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began surveillance in 1993. The article highlights historical data, noting that between 1993 and 2023, approximately 890 cases of hantavirus were reported in the U.S., with a mortality rate exceeding 34%. Most U.S. cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, carried by deer mice, and primarily occur west of the Mississippi River. States with the highest confirmed cases include New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. The recent international hantavirus outbrea

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  Hantavirus in California: What to know after another person exposed to virus↗

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

  A fifth Californian has been identified as possibly exposed to the hantavirus outbreak originating from the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Health officials had previously reported four other California residents with potential exposure. The World Health Organization confirmed the Andes strain, known for rare human-to-human transmission, is behind the cruise ship outbreak, which has resulted in three deaths and 11 total cases. The California Department of Public Health advises preventing infection by keeping rodents out of homes and cleaning droppings with bleach while wearing gl

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  Hantavirus cruise: 41 people in the United States being monitored as investigation into outbreak source continues | Live Science↗

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

  Forty-one Americans exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently under monitoring, with some transported to Nebraska and others in states such as Arizona, Georgia, and California. As of May 12, nine confirmed and two suspected cases were associated with the cruise, resulting in three deaths. A new suspected case was identified in a British man on Tristan da Cunha. The Andes virus has been confirmed as the strain responsible for the outbreak, and public health authorities are continuing their investigations.

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  CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993↗

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

  A CDC map reveals that over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since surveillance began in 1993. Between 1993 and 2023, approximately 890 cases were reported, resulting in 309 deaths, a fatality rate exceeding 34%. The states with the highest number of confirmed hantavirus deaths include New Mexico (54), Colorado (45), Arizona (32), California (24), and Washington (20). The majority of these cases, 94%, occurred west of the Mississippi River. The article also references the recent MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.

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  From 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease↗

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

  Hantavirus, a rare disease in the U.S., is gaining renewed attention due to recent international outbreaks. From 1993 through 2023, fewer than 900 total cases were reported in the U.S., with mortality rates ranging from 36% to 40%. The majority of cases are concentrated in western states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains of hantavirus are found across the country, such as Sin Nombre virus in the Southwest, Black Creek Canal virus in Florida, Bayou virus in Louisiana, and New York-1 virus in New York.

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  Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat↗

  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.

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  CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993 - Newsweek↗

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

  Over 300 people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. since 1993, with 890 cases reported between 1993 and 2023. Most cases are linked to the Sin Nombre virus, primarily found west of the Mississippi River, particularly in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington. A recent hantavirus death in Colorado, unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak, serves as a reminder of ongoing domestic transmission from rodents.

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  CDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today↗

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

  The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory, urging US clinicians to be aware of potential imported hantavirus cases in connection with the Andes virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, confirmed they are monitoring individuals. Additionally, a Spanish woman on a flight with a symptomatic passenger from the cruise developed symptoms and is under monitoring.

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  Hantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov↗

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

  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) states that the current risk of Andes hantavirus to the general public in California remains extremely low. They clarify that Andes hantavirus is not naturally found in California and is not known to spread easily from person to person, requiring close, prolonged contact with an actively sick individual.