Salta Province, Argentina, reports 12 hantavirus cases and two deaths so far in 2026
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Salta Province, Argentina, has reported 12 confirmed hantavirus cases and two deaths between January and March 2026, with most infections occurring in the Orán Department.
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outbreaknewstoday.com · 2026-06-02
Between January 4 and March 14, 2026, Salta Province, Argentina, reported 12 confirmed hantavirus cases and two deaths. Most infections (10 cases) occurred in the Orán Department, specifically in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and Colonia Santa Rosa. Additional cases were reported in General Güemes and Tartagal within the General José de San Martín Department. Fifty suspected cases are currently under investigation across various departments, including Capital, Rivadavia, Santa Victoria, and Anta. This early seasonal activity aligns with historical patterns in northern Salta, where hantavirus pu
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