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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

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

  Chile has reported an elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate during the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. Recent cases include two occupational hantavirus cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one critical condition. A sixth case was reported in Los Lagos Region, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó. Fatal pediatric and adult cases were also reported in Hijuelas and Limache, Valparaíso Region, respectively.

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  Hantavirus Case: Deadly Virus Blamed for 11 Deaths in Chile; Govt Forms Panel to Contain Spread - YouTube↗

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

  Chile is on high alert after 11 deaths linked to hantavirus were reported across the country. Public health authorities have confirmed a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with 11 fatalities out of 19 infected people. The government has formed a special panel to control the spread and strengthen monitoring in affected regions, particularly the Aysén region. The virus, carried by field mice, spreads to humans through contaminated air particles, droppings, urine, nesting material, or bites. Border checks with Peru have been tightened to prevent further transmission.

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  Hantavirus Case: Deadly Virus Blamed for 11 Deaths in Chile; Govt Forms Panel to Contain Spread↗

  youtube.com · 2026-06-01

  Chile is on high alert after 11 deaths linked to hantavirus were reported across the country, out of 19 infected individuals. The government has formed a special panel to monitor infections, strengthen containment measures, and prevent further spread. Health officials state that the virus is carried by field mice and spreads to humans through contaminated air particles, droppings, urine, nesting material, or bites. The outbreak is mainly concentrated in the Aysén region, with border checks with Peru tightened to prevent further transmission.

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

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

  Chile has reported an elevated hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate during the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. The reports include two occupational hantavirus cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one critical condition. Additionally, a sixth hantavirus case was reported in the Los Lagos Region, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó. Fatal pediatric and adult hantavirus cases have also been reported in Hijuelas and Limache, both in the Valparaíso Region.

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  Chile Records 39 Hantavirus Cases and Increased Lethality in 2026↗

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

  As of May 6, 2026, Chile has confirmed at least 39 cases of hantavirus and 13 deaths this year, resulting in a 33% lethality rate, which is an increase compared to 2025. Infections have been recorded in nine of the country's 16 regions, primarily in the central and southern zones, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. The Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January.

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

  beacon.garda.com · 2026-06-02

  Two occupational hantavirus cases were reported among aquaculture divers in Chile's Aysén Region on April 21, 2026. One of the individuals died, and the other remains in critical condition. This highlights the risk of hantavirus exposure in specific occupational settings in endemic areas.

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

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

  Chile has reported an elevated hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate during the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. Recent cases include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region (one death, one critical), a sixth case in Los Lagos Region linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric and adult cases in Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas and Limache).

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  Hantavirus Case: Deadly Virus Blamed for 11 Deaths in Chile; Govt Forms Panel to Contain Spread - YouTube↗

  youtube.com · 2026-06-02

  Chile is on high alert after 11 deaths linked to the deadly Hantavirus were reported across the country. Public health authorities have confirmed a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with 11 fatalities among 19 infected individuals, and several other deaths under investigation for possible links. The government has formed a special panel to control the spread and strengthen monitoring across affected regions, with the outbreak mainly concentrated in the Aysén region. The virus is carried by field mice and spreads to humans through contaminated air particles, droppings, urine, nesting material, or bit

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  Hantavirus in Chile — Cases & Outbreak Data | Hantascan↗

  hantascan.com · 2026-06-02

  As of April 16, 2026, Chile reported 3 hantavirus cases and 2 deaths across two locations. Two cases and one death were linked to an aquaculture vessel in Aysén, while one case and one death occurred in Coelemu, Ñuble. This data highlights ongoing hantavirus activity in specific regions of Chile.

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  Chile records 39 cases of hantavirus so far in 2026 and an increase in lethality - De Último Minuto↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

  De Último Minuto reported on May 6, 2026, that Chile has confirmed 39 hantavirus cases and 13 deaths so far in 2026, resulting in a 33% lethality rate, which is an increase compared to 2025. The infections have been recorded across nine regions, primarily in the central and southern zones of the country, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. Chile's Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January 2026.