Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON
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Limache, Valparaíso, ChileConfidence 85%41 affectedToday
Chile reports 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the 2026 season, including recent occupational cases among divers in Aysén Region and fatal pediatric and adult cases in Valparaíso Region.
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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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