Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON

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  Hantavirus, Chile - BEACON↗

  beacon.who.int · 2026-06-03

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 cases and 14 deaths from Andes hantavirus during the 2026 season, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. Recent cases include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region, one of whom died, and a fatal pediatric case in Hijuelas, Valparaíso Region.

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  Chile reports 41 cases and 14 deaths from hantavirus so far in 2026↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

  As of May 9, 2026, Chile's Ministry of Health reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the 2026 season. Cases are concentrated in rural areas with rodent exposure across several regions, including Biobío, Los Lagos (Osorno, Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt), Los Ríos (Corral, Purranque), Araucanía (Temuco), Valparaíso (Hijuelas, Limache), and Aysén. The high case fatality rate of 43% reported earlier in the season has been a concern. Health authorities emphasize preventive measures, especially during warmer months when rodent activity and human outdoor activities increase.

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  Chile records 39 cases of hantavirus so far in 2026 and an increase in lethality↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

  As of May 6, 2026, Chile has confirmed at least 39 hantavirus cases and 13 deaths this year, resulting in a 33% lethality rate, an increase compared to 2025. Infections have been reported in 9 of the country's 16 regions, primarily in the central and southern zones, including Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. The virus, transmitted by the long-tailed mouse, is endemic to Chile, particularly in the humid forests of the south.