Sixth hantavirus case reported in Los Lagos Region, Chile, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó - BEACON
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Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, ChileConfidence 85%6 affectedJun 3, 2026
Six hantavirus cases have been reported in Chile's Los Lagos Region in 2026, with the latest case linked to outdoor activities in Cochamó, highlighting ongoing transmission risk.
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- PrimarySixth hantavirus case reported in Los Lagos Region, Chile, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó - BEACON
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Six hantavirus cases have been reported in Chile's Los Lagos Region in 2026. The most recent case, a 22-year-old male from Puerto Montt, developed symptoms on April 9, 2026, likely exposed during hiking and camping in Cochamó. This case highlights continued transmission risk from outdoor recreational activities, extending beyond the typical seasonal peak.
- ReferenceTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions - BEACON
beacon.who.int · 2026-06-03
Chile has reported two new hantavirus cases in the Ñuble and Los Lagos regions. On May 23, 2026, Ñuble confirmed its sixth case of the year, a 35-year-old man likely infected while fishing in Santa Clara, Bulnes. On May 20, Los Lagos confirmed its seventh case, a 47-year-old male livestock worker from Purranque. As of May 9, 2026, Chile had recorded 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths, with a significantly higher case fatality rate of 34% in 2026 compared to 18% in 2025. The Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January 2026. Hantavirus in Chile is caused by the Andes
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