CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993
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Washington, United StatesConfidence 90%Jun 1, 2026
A CDC map highlights over 300 hantavirus deaths in the U.S. since 1993, primarily from the Sin Nombre virus carried by deer mice, with New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington having the highest numbers.
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- humans
- rodents
- deer mice
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- PrimaryCDC 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
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus | Washington State Department of Health
doh.wa.gov · 2026-06-01
The Washington State Department of Health is working with federal partners to monitor individuals potentially exposed to the Andes virus from the MV Hondius cruise ship. While no Andes virus cases have been reported among Washington residents, the department emphasizes general hantavirus prevention through rodent control, as deer mice carrying other hantavirus strains are present throughout the state.
- ReferenceNewsweek 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus Outbreak: Prompt Infection Prevention
cleanlink.com · 2026-06-02
A study published on June 1, 2026, found elevated hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Washington State, increasing the risk of exposure in those communities. Researchers at Washington State University determined that an estimated 30% of rodent samples were exposed to the Sin Nombre virus (SNV), with 10% infected. SNV is a strain associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), similar to the family of viruses linked to the MV Hondius outbreak. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported no confirmed cases of the Andes virus in the
- ReferenceCDC 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
- ReferenceWashington health officials assisting with hantavirus investigations involving two different virus strains in two separate events
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is involved in two separate hantavirus investigations. One focuses on monitoring individuals in King County and Eastern Washington who were potentially exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The second investigation concerns a confirmed case of the Sin Nombre virus in Chelan County, which is unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak. Health officials suspect the exposure for this local case occurred in or around the patient's home, where mice have been found. The DOH emphasizes that the risk of contr
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceCDC 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.
- ReferenceHantavirus Outbreak: Prompt Infection Prevention - CleanLink
cleanlink.com · 2026-06-03
A study found elevated hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Washington State, raising exposure risk. Researchers determined 30% of rodent samples were exposed to Sin Nombre virus (SNV), with 10% infected. The article connects this to the MV Hondius outbreak (Andes strain) and emphasizes infection prevention measures for cleaning operations.
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