Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON (Aysén occupational cases)
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Aysén, ChileConfidence 95%2 affectedJun 2, 2026
Two occupational hantavirus cases, including one fatality and one critical patient, were reported among aquaculture divers in Chile's Aysén Region.
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- PrimaryHantavirus, Chile - BEACON (Aysén occupational cases)
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
On April 21, 2026, two occupational hantavirus cases were reported among aquaculture divers in Chile's Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one patient in critical condition.
- ReferenceHantavirus, Chile - BEACON
beacon.bu.edu · 2026-06-02
Chile has reported an elevated hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate for the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. Recent 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 cases have also been reported in the Valparaíso Region.
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