First death from hantavirus confirmed in Panama | De Último Minuto English
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A 42-year-old man has died from hantavirus in Panama, marking the country's first fatality from the disease in 2026. He worked in agriculture in Montijo, Veraguas province.
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newsroompanama.com · 2026-06-02
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to die from hantavirus in Panama in 2026. The patient, who worked in agricultural activities in the district of Montijo, Veraguas province, developed respiratory problems and was treated in multiple hospitals before a positive hantavirus IgM result was confirmed in Los Santos province. Panama has a cumulative total of 16 hantavirus cases in 2026, including seven Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and nine Hantavirus Fever (HF) cases. Health authorities reiterate the importance of preventive measures in rural and agricultural areas, as perso
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