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Hantavirus in Chile
Last official update: May 7, 2026 UTC
Confirmed cases 2026
39
Deaths 2026
13
Lethality
33.3%
Computed from 2026 official figures
Last reported case
April 30, 2026
Context and breakdown
Lethality of 33% in 2026. Cases in 9 of 16 regions: Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío Bío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos and Aysén.
Linked to MV Hondius outbreak
Role in the cluster
Pre-embarkation route: passengers transited through Chile during the bird-watching excursion.
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