Two new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions
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Purranque, Los Lagos, ChileConfidence 85%2 affectedToday
Two new hantavirus cases were reported in Chile, one in Ñuble Region and one in Los Lagos Region, bringing the country's 2026 total to 41 cases and 14 deaths.
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- PrimaryTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
On May 23, 2026, Ñuble Region confirmed its sixth hantavirus case in 2026, a 35-year-old man likely infected while fishing in Santa Clara, Bulnes. On May 20, 2026, Los Lagos Region confirmed its seventh case, a 47-year-old male livestock worker from Purranque. As of May 9, 2026, Chile had reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths in 2026. The Ministry of Health maintains a national health alert since January 2026.
- ReferenceTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions - BEACON
beacon.cl · 2026-06-03
On May 27, 2026, Chile reported two new hantavirus cases. The Ñuble Region confirmed its sixth case of 2026, a 35-year-old man exposed while fishing in Bulnes. The Los Lagos Region confirmed its seventh case, a 47-year-old livestock worker from Purranque. As of May 9, 2026, Chile had reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. The Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January 2026.
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