Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
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Mono County, California, United StatesConfidence 85%4 affectedToday
This article provides updates on hantavirus activity in the US, highlighting three fatal cases in Mono County, California, a 2025 case in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and a positive hantavirus mouse in San Diego, alongside a cruise ship outbreak.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
This article highlights the May 2026 cruise ship outbreak and also provides updates on hantavirus activity in the US. In January 2026, San Diego County, California, reported the first positive hantavirus mouse of the year. It also mentions three fatal cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in Mono County, California, where victims had not engaged in typical high-risk activities, suggesting exposure during routine daily activities due to increased indoor rodent activity. New Mexico's first HPS case of 2025 (a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County) is also noted, underscoring ongoing regi
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