KEY DETAILS
Stable per latest reporting. Broader surveillance continues in endemic rural and forestry exposure settings.
Chile reports 6 hantavirus cases and 1 death as of May 9, 2026 (Andes virus endemic). Broader surveillance shows elevated activity this year among rural and forestry workers. Passengers on the affected MV Hondius cruise had prior travel in Chile, tying into the multi-country investigation. Public health messaging emphasizes rodent control and awareness in endemic zones.
Stable per latest reporting. Broader surveillance continues in endemic rural and forestry exposure settings.
WHO/PAHO