Chile Records 39 Hantavirus Cases and Increased Lethality in 2026
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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 reports nine cases and four deaths from hantavirus so far in 2026 - BEACON
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
As of May 9, 2026, Chile's Ministry of Health reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the 2026 season. Cases were concentrated in rural areas with rodent exposure, including deaths in Biobío Region, Los Lagos Region (Osorno, Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt), Los Ríos Region (Corral), Araucanía Region (Temuco), Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas, Limache), and Aysén Region.
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