Hantavirus outbreaks in 2026
10 hantavirus outbreaks began in 2026 — 55 confirmed cases, 18 deaths.
Total events
10
Confirmed cases
55
Suspected cases
12
Deaths
18
Top countries
CA (2) · FR (2) · CH (2)
| Location | Pathogen | Syndrome | Confirmed | Deaths | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia — first confirmed Canadian Andes hantavirus case | Andes | HPS | 1 | 0 | active |
| France — first confirmed hantavirus case | Andes | HPS | 1 | 0 | active |
| Düsseldorf University Hospital | Andes | HPS | 0 | 0 | active |
| Bichat Hospital (Paris referral centre) | Andes | HPS | 0 | 0 | concluded |
| University Hospital Zurich (USZ) | Andes | HPS | 1 | 0 | active |
| United Kingdom (UKHSA-reported) | Andes | HPS | 2 | 0 | active |
| Singapore | Andes | HPS | 0 | 0 | concluded |
| MV Hondius (anchored off Praia, Cabo Verde) | Andes | HPS | 9 | 3 | active |
| Chile (national surveillance) | Andes | HPS | 39 | 13 | active |
| Tarija, Bolivia | Laguna Negra | HPS | 2 | 2 | active |