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Chile

No active signal Risk: moderate ISO CL

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News signals · 7d

rolling 7-day total

For cumulative cases, deaths, and the cluster total, see the homepage KPI bar — per-country breakdowns aren't currently stored separately.

Risk assessment

Endemic country for Andes hantavirus (ANDV), with seasonal cases reported in southern regions. Index case of MV Hondius cluster traveled through Chile. Local transmission to humans well documented. Heightened surveillance in patagonian rural areas.

Travel advisory

Avoid contact with rodent-infested cabins, ventilate spaces 30+ minutes before entering, do not handle dead rodents. Particular care in southern regions and during outdoor camping/hiking.

National health authority

Ministerio de Salud de Chile

Local outlets we monitor

News from these Chile sources is pulled hourly, translated to English (with the original kept), and geolocated:

Emol Spanish La Tercera Spanish BioBioChile Spanish

International coverage

AP Health · 📍 Chile 15d ago

Researchers in Chile hope for further funding for their hantavirus treatment trials - AP News

Emol · 📍 Chile 19d ago

Tras brote de hantavirus y desinfección: Crucero MV Hondius es autorizado a reiniciar viajes - Emol

BioBioChile · 📍 Chile 29d ago

Trabajador ganadero es el séptimo caso de contagio de hantavirus en región de Los Lagos - BioBioChile

Infobae · 📍 Chile 1mo ago

La alentadora vacuna chilena contra el hantavirus que busca fondos para avanzar en humanos - Infobae

BioBioChile · 📍 Chile 1mo ago

Minsal actualiza estado de chilenos vinculados a brote de hantavirus en crucero MV Hondius - BioBioChile

Last update May 7, 2026. Data sourced from official health authorities and aggregated journalism. ⚠ Not medical or travel advice. Always verify with the Chile foreign office and a physician.