Elevated Hantavirus (Andes virus) case fatality rate reported in Chile during the 2026 season; 41 cases and 14 deaths reported as of 09 May 2026.
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Hijuelas, Valparaíso, ChileConfidence 85%41 affectedToday
Chile reports 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths for the 2026 season, including two occupational cases and a fatal pediatric case, indicating an elevated case fatality rate.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
As of May 9, 2026, Chile has reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths during the 2026 season, indicating an elevated case fatality rate. Recent cases include two occupational cases among aquaculture divers in Aysén Region and a fatal pediatric case in Hijuelas, Valparaíso Region.
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