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COUNTRY PROFILE / VERIFIED SOURCE SET
[ NORTH AMERICA ]
UPDATED 2026-05-12
SOURCE WHO/ECDC/CDC/PHAC/ARG BEN
COUNTRY DOSSIER

United States
HANTAVIRUS PROFILE

The US has recorded 23 hantavirus cases and 4 deaths in the current snapshot. Most are domestic Sin Nombre virus cases in western states, with one additional cruise-related Andes virus confirmation reported May 11 in an asymptomatic evacuee from the MV Hondius response. Domestic risk remains low and seasonal, while returning cruise passengers continue to be monitored under public health guidance.

NORTH AMERICA UPDATED 2026-05-12
CONFIRMED CASES
23
CURRENT TABLE TOTAL
DEATHS
4
CURRENT TABLE TOTAL
DEATH RATE
17.4%
DEATHS / CASES
CASE TYPE
Domestic Sin Nombre virus + cruise monitoring
KEY DETAILS

Domestic baseline plus MV Hondius-related monitoring and at least one cruise-linked positive under care/monitoring. Store 23 as conservative numeric total while 23-24 range is reconciled.

SOURCE NOTES

CDC + AP