Tarija: Health Department reports three confirmed cases of Hantavirus but rules out alarm
Patcaya, Tarija, BoliviaConfidence 85%3 affectedToday
Tarija's Health Department in Bolivia confirms three hantavirus cases and one suspected case for 2026, primarily in rural areas, stating the number is typical for an endemic disease and ruling out alarm.
Species mentioned
- long-tailed mouse
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- PrimaryTarija: Health Department reports three confirmed cases of Hantavirus but rules out alarm
youtube.com · 2026-06-02
The Tarija Departmental Health Service (SEDES) in Bolivia confirmed three hantavirus cases and one under study for 2026, primarily in rural areas of Bermejo, Yacuiba, and Patcaya. Authorities stated this number is typical for an endemic disease and ruled out an alarm situation. The disease is linked to the long-tailed mouse.
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