Salta Province, Argentina, reports 12 hantavirus cases and two deaths so far in 2026
San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Salta, ArgentinaConfidence 85%12 affectedToday
Salta Province, Argentina, has reported 12 confirmed hantavirus cases and two deaths so far in 2026, with most infections concentrated in the Orán Department. Fifty suspected cases are currently under investigation.
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- PrimarySalta Province, Argentina, reports 12 hantavirus cases and two deaths so far in 2026
beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01
Between January 4 and March 14, 2026, Salta Province, Argentina, reported 12 confirmed hantavirus cases and two deaths. Most infections (10 cases) were in Orán Department, specifically San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and Colonia Santa Rosa. Additional cases were in General Güemes and Tartagal. Fifty suspected cases are under investigation across various departments.
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