Chile reports nine cases and four deaths from hantavirus so far in 2026 - BEACON

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  Chile 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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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

  beacon.who.int · 2026-06-03

  Chile has reported an elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate during the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026. This indicates a significant increase in severity compared to previous years. Recent reports include two occupational hantavirus cases among aquaculture divers in the Aysén Region, resulting in one death and one critical condition. Another case was reported in the Los Lagos Region, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó. Fatal pediatric and adult hantavirus cases have also been reported in the Valparaíso Region, specifically in Hijuelas and

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

  beacon.who.int · 2026-06-03

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported an elevated hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate for the 2026 season, with 41 cases and 14 deaths. Recent reports include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region (one death), a sixth case in Los Lagos Region linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, and fatal pediatric and adult cases in Valparaíso Region (Hijuelas and Limache).