Minas Gerais Recorded the only Death From Hantavirus in Brazil in 2026.
Carmo do Paranaíba, Minas Gerais, BrazilConfidence 95%1 affectedToday
Brazil reported its first hantavirus death of 2026 in Minas Gerais, a 46-year-old man. The country has registered seven cases this year, with the death being an isolated incident.
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- PrimaryMinas Gerais Recorded the only Death From Hantavirus in Brazil in 2026.
ground.news · 2026-06-03
Brazil confirmed its first hantavirus-related death in 2026 in February, involving a 46-year-old man from Carmo do Paranaíba, Minas Gerais. The patient had a history of contact with wild rodents on a farm. Health officials stated the case is isolated and unrelated to the Andes strain outbreak on the cruise ship. As of May 11, Brazil has registered seven cases of hantavirus in 2026, none of which are the Andes genotype.
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