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.
Hijuelas, Valparaíso, ChileConfidence 90%41 affectedJun 1, 2026
Chile has reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the 2026 season, with an elevated case fatality rate. Incidents include occupational cases among divers in Aysén and fatal pediatric cases in Valparaíso Region.
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- PrimaryElevated 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus, 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).
- ReferenceElevated 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.
- ReferenceElevated 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).
- ReferenceElevated 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
- ReferenceElevated 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).
- ReferenceElevated 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
- ReferenceElevated 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.
- ReferenceElevated 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.
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