Public Health Advisory - Hantavirus (5/12/2026)
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Marin County Public Health issued an advisory on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), reminding clinicians of local risks from Sin Nombre virus and emphasizing early recognition, while noting the risk to the county remains very low.
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- humans
- deer mice
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hhs.marincounty.gov · 2026-06-03
Marin County Public Health issued an advisory on May 12, 2026, summarizing key guidance on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in light of the recent Andes virus cluster linked to international cruise travel. The advisory reminds clinicians of local HPS risks from the Sin Nombre virus (spread by deer mice) and emphasizes the importance of early recognition and reporting, while stating the risk to Marin County remains very low.
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