World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on May 24, 2026, that the hantavirus situation is currently stable. The WHO has reported a total of 12 cases of hantavirus and three deaths, with no additional confirmed deaths since May 2. The outbreak is believed to have originated in South America.
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WHO reports stable hantavirus situation with 12 cases and 3 deaths
The World Health Organization has reported 12 cases of hantavirus and three deaths, with the situation currently deemed stable. No new confirmed deaths have occurred since May 2, 2026.
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