Two new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions
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Ñuble, ChileConfidence 85%2 affectedJun 1, 2026
Two new confirmed hantavirus cases were reported in Chile's Ñuble and Los Lagos regions, adding to the country's cumulative total of 41 cases and 14 deaths as of early May.
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- PrimaryTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions
beacon.unmc.edu · 2026-06-01
Chile has confirmed 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026, with a high case fatality rate of 34%. Two recent cases were reported in Ñuble (a 35-year-old man) and Los Lagos (a 47-year-old livestock worker from Purranque) regions in late May. The Andes virus, transmitted by the long-tailed mouse, is endemic in Chile, particularly in humid forest areas.
- ReferenceTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions - BEACON
beacon.garda.com · 2026-06-02
Chile confirmed two new hantavirus cases: a 35-year-old man in Ñuble Region (sixth case for 2026) and a 47-year-old male livestock worker in Los Lagos Region (seventh case for 2026). As of May 9, 2026, Chile had reported a total of 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths, with a significantly elevated case fatality rate compared to the previous year. The Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January 2026.
- ReferenceTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
BEACON reported on May 27, 2026, two new hantavirus cases in Chile. Ñuble Region confirmed its sixth case of 2026, a 35-year-old man, and Los Lagos Region confirmed its seventh case, a 47-year-old livestock worker. As of May 9, Chile had reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths in 2026, with a high case fatality rate.
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