Chile Records 39 Hantavirus Cases and Increased Lethality in 2026
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Ñuble, ChileConfidence 85%39 affectedJun 2, 2026
Chile has confirmed 39 hantavirus cases and 13 deaths as of May 2026, marking an increased lethality rate of 33% across nine regions, prompting a national health alert.
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- PrimaryChile Records 39 Hantavirus Cases and Increased Lethality in 2026
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
As of May 6, 2026, Chile has confirmed at least 39 cases of hantavirus and 13 deaths this year, resulting in a 33% lethality rate, which is an increase compared to 2025. Infections have been recorded in nine of the country's 16 regions, primarily in the central and southern zones, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. The Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January.
- ReferenceChile records 39 cases of hantavirus so far in 2026 and an increase in lethality - De Último Minuto
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
De Último Minuto reported on May 6, 2026, that Chile has confirmed 39 hantavirus cases and 13 deaths so far in 2026, resulting in a 33% lethality rate, which is an increase compared to 2025. The infections have been recorded across nine regions, primarily in the central and southern zones of the country, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. Chile's Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January 2026.
- ReferenceChile records 39 cases of hantavirus so far in 2026 and an increase in lethality
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 6, 2026, Chile has confirmed at least 39 hantavirus cases and 13 deaths this year, resulting in a 33% lethality rate, an increase compared to 2025. Infections have been reported in 9 of the country's 16 regions, primarily in the central and southern zones, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. The virus, transmitted by the long-tailed mouse, is endemic to Chile, particularly in the humid forests of the south.
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