Hantavirus, Argentina - BEACON
Chubut, ArgentinaConfidence 85%2 affectedToday
BEACON reported ongoing hantavirus activity in Argentina, including the death of a 15-year-old in Chubut Province and a second security officer in Salta Province.
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- PrimaryHantavirus, Argentina - BEACON
beacon.org · 2026-06-01
BEACON reported on ongoing hantavirus activity in Argentina. As of April 9, 2026, a 15-year-old patient died in Chubut Province, part of a family cluster. On April 7, 2026, a second security officer died from suspected hantavirus infection in Salta Province. Earlier, on March 15, 2026, Salta Province had reported 12 hantavirus cases and two deaths for the year.
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