CDC Map Shows Where People With Hantavirus Have Died in US Since 1993
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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.
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