Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.↗

  beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the current season, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. The Andes virus is confirmed as the causative agent. Recent incidents include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one critical patient. A sixth case in the Los Lagos Region was linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric cases were reported in Hijuelas and Limache, both in the Valparaíso Region.

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

  beacon.org · 2026-06-01

  BEACON reported on May 9, 2026, an elevated hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate in Chile during the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths. This included two occupational hantavirus cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, one of which was fatal. Other cases were reported in the Los Lagos Region, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric and adult cases in the Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas and Limache, respectively).

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season↗

  beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile's Ministry of Health confirmed 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths in 2026, resulting in an elevated case fatality rate (CFR) of 34%, significantly higher than the 18% CFR in 2025. Cases were reported across 11 regions, with the highest incidence in Aysén, Los Ríos, and Ñuble. Two recent cases in late May included a 35-year-old man in Ñuble and a 47-year-old livestock worker in Los Lagos. The Ministry has maintained a national health alert since January 2026 and implemented action plans in affected regions.

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026↗

  beacon.ceid.bu.edu · 2026-06-01

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile's Ministry of Health reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the year, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. Two occupational hantavirus cases were identified among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, with one death and one patient in critical condition. Other cases were reported in the Los Lagos Region and Valparaíso Region, including fatal pediatric and adult cases. The geographic clustering of cases in rural communes with documented rodent exposure highlights the persistent risk to individuals in agricultural work or outdoor recreation.

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026. - BEACON↗

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

  Chile has reported an elevated case fatality rate for Andes hantavirus in the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. This includes two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, one of which was fatal, and a fatal pediatric case in Hijuelas, Valparaíso Region. The reports highlight ongoing viral circulation and diverse exposure settings.

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  Chile records 39 cases of hantavirus so far in 2026 and an increase in lethality↗

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

  Chile, where hantavirus is endemic, has confirmed at least 39 cases of the disease and 13 deaths so far in 2026. This represents a lethality rate of 33%, an increase compared to 2025. The infections have been recorded in 9 of the country's 16 regions, primarily in the central and southern zones, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén.

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.↗

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

  Chile has reported an elevated case fatality rate for Andes hantavirus during the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. Recent cases include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region, a sixth case in Los Lagos Region linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric and adult cases in Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas and Limache).

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026↗

  beacon.cl · 2026-06-02

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 confirmed hantavirus cases and 14 deaths during the 2026 season, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. Cases have been identified across multiple regions, including Aysén, Los Lagos, and Valparaíso. Specific incidents include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region, one of which was fatal, and a sixth case in Los Lagos Region associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó. Fatal pediatric and adult cases were also reported in Hijuelas and Limache, Valparaíso Region. Health authorities continue to emphasize preventive measur

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.↗

  beacon.org · 2026-06-02

  Chile has reported an elevated case fatality rate for Andes hantavirus in 2026, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9. Recent reports include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region (one death), a sixth case in Los Lagos Region linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric and adult cases in Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas and Limache).

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.↗

  beacon.bu.edu · 2026-06-02

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the current season, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. The Andes virus is the confirmed causative agent of human hantavirus in Chile, with its reservoir being the long-tailed mouse found between the Atacama and Magallanes regions. Recent reports include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one critical condition, and a sixth case in Los Lagos Region linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó. A fatal pediatric case was also reported in Hijuelas, Valparaíso Re

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

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

  Chile reported an elevated hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate for the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. This includes two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one critical condition.

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.↗

  beacon.org · 2026-06-03

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths, indicating an elevated case fatality rate for the 2026 season. Recent reports include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region (one death), a sixth case in Los Lagos Region linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric and adult cases in Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas and Limache). The Andes virus is the causative agent in Chile.

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  Hantavirus in South America: A Physician's Prevention Guide for Travelers (2026)↗

  travelwithwandr.com · 2026-05-07

  An updated physician's guide for 2026 provides essential prevention information for travelers to South America, particularly regions like Patagonia, regarding hantavirus. The guide highlights high-risk areas for Andes hantavirus, which is endemic to wild rodent populations in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and parts of Peru. Specific high-risk regions include Argentine Patagonia (Bariloche, El Bolsón, the Lake District, Río Negro, and Neuquén provinces) and Chilean Patagonia (Aysén Region, Torres del Paine National Park, Chiloé Island, and the Carretera Austral corridor). Prevention strategies f

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  Hantavirus in South America: A Physician's Prevention Guide for Travelers (2026)↗

  travelwithwandr.com · 2026-05-07

  An updated physician's guide for 2026 provides essential prevention information for travelers to South America, particularly regions like Patagonia, regarding hantavirus. The guide highlights high-risk areas for Andes hantavirus, which is endemic to wild rodent populations in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and parts of Peru. Specific high-risk regions include Argentine Patagonia (Bariloche, El Bolsón, the Lake District, Río Negro, and Neuquén provinces) and Chilean Patagonia (Aysén Region, Torres del Paine National Park, Chiloé Island, and the Carretera Austral corridor). Prevention strategies f

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  Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.↗

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

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths during the 2026 season, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. Recent cases include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, one of whom died, and a fatal pediatric case in Hijuelas, Valparaíso Region. The Andes virus is the confirmed causative agent in Chile, primarily spread by the long-tailed mouse.