Adult dies of hantavirus in Colorado, state health officials say
Colorado, United StatesConfidence 95%1 affected2 weeks ago
An adult in Colorado has died from a confirmed case of hantavirus, state health officials announced, with the Sin Nombre strain identified.
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ctvnews.ca · 2026-05-18
An adult in Colorado has died from a confirmed case of hantavirus, which state health officials confirm is not linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak. The Sin Nombre strain, common in Colorado during spring and summer, was responsible. Officials are investigating the source of exposure, which is typically from rodents.
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