News & Advisories
Verified Hantavirus updates from CDC, WHO, and public health agencies
CDC: 890 cumulative Hantavirus cases reported in the U.S. since 1993
The latest CDC update confirms 890 laboratory-confirmed cases of Hantavirus disease (859 HPS, 31 non-pulmonary) since national surveillance began in 1993. Case fatality for HPS in the U.S. remains around 35%, and 94% of cases occur west of the Mississippi.
Read full report on cdc.govMono County, CA: three confirmed Hantavirus deaths linked to deer mouse exposure
California public health officials traced a cluster in the Eastern Sierra to Sin Nombre virus carried by Peromyscus maniculatus.
SourceWHO fact sheet: Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome carries up to 38% case fatality
In the Americas, HCPS continues to show one of the highest case fatality rates among emerging viral diseases.
SourceAndes virus: only Hantavirus with documented person-to-person transmission
Studies in Argentina and Chile continue to investigate the unique epidemiology of the Andes orthohantavirus.
SourceNPS: Yosemite reaffirms Hantavirus exposure precautions for visitors
After the historic 2012 Curry Village outbreak, the Park Service maintains rodent-proofing and visitor education programs.
SourceCDC: recognizing early HPS — fever, fatigue, muscle aches
Early symptoms appear 1–8 weeks after exposure. Late-phase pulmonary edema can develop within 4–10 days of symptom onset.
SourceCDC cleanup guidance: never sweep or vacuum rodent droppings
Wet down with disinfectant, wear gloves, and use the recommended bleach-based cleanup protocol to avoid aerosolizing the virus.
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