First hantavirus death of 2026 confirmed in Panama, involving an agricultural worker, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak - BEACON

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  First hantavirus death of 2026 confirmed in Panama, involving an agricultural worker, unrelated to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak - BEACON↗

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

  Panama confirmed its first hantavirus death of 2026 on May 27, a 42-year-old male agricultural worker from Ocú District, Herrera Province, exposed in Montijo District, Veraguas Province. As of May 27, Panama has 16 cumulative hantavirus cases in 2026 (7 HCPS, 9 HF). Endemic zones include Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé, Herrera, and Panama Este.

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  First death from hantavirus confirmed in Panama | De Último Minuto English↗

  deultimominuto.net · 2026-05-27

  Panama confirmed its first hantavirus-related death in 2026, a 42-year-old man from Montijo, Veraguas province, who worked in agriculture. He developed respiratory problems and was eventually confirmed positive for hantavirus in Los Santos province. As of May 27, 2026, Panama has a cumulative total of 16 hantavirus cases, including seven Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and nine Hantavirus Fever (HF) cases.

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  First death from hantavirus confirmed in Panama | De Último Minuto English↗

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

  Panama confirmed its first hantavirus death of 2026 on May 27, involving a 42-year-old man from Montijo, Veraguas province, who worked in agriculture. The patient developed respiratory problems and was transferred between hospitals before testing positive for hantavirus IgM in Los Santos province. As of May 27, Panama has a cumulative total of 16 hantavirus cases, including seven Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and nine Hantavirus Fever (HF). Endemic areas in Panama are concentrated in the central region, particularly in Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé, Herrera, and Panama East provinc

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  First death from hantavirus confirmed in Panama↗

  deultimominuto.net · 2026-06-02

  A 42-year-old man from Montijo, Veraguas province, became Panama's first hantavirus fatality. He worked in agriculture and developed respiratory problems, eventually testing positive for hantavirus IgM in Los Santos province. Panama has a cumulative total of 16 hantavirus cases in 2026, with seven being Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and nine Hantavirus Fever (HF). Endemic areas include Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé, Herrera, and Panama East.

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  First death from hantavirus confirmed in Panama↗

  deultimominuto.net · 2026-06-02

  A 42-year-old man from Montijo, Veraguas province, became the first hantavirus fatality in Panama. He worked in agriculture and developed respiratory problems, eventually testing positive for hantavirus IgM in Los Santos province. Panama has 16 cumulative cases in 2026 (7 HCPS, 9 HF). Authorities emphasize prevention, especially in endemic rural areas like Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé, Herrera, and Panama East.

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  First death from hantavirus confirmed in Panama | De Último Minuto English↗

  newsroompanama.com · 2026-06-02

  A 42-year-old man has become the first person to die from hantavirus in Panama in 2026. The patient, who worked in agricultural activities in the district of Montijo, Veraguas province, developed respiratory problems and was treated in multiple hospitals before a positive hantavirus IgM result was confirmed in Los Santos province. Panama has a cumulative total of 16 hantavirus cases in 2026, including seven Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and nine Hantavirus Fever (HF) cases. Health authorities reiterate the importance of preventive measures in rural and agricultural areas, as perso