Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Venezuela confirmed three hantavirus-related deaths and two suspected cases, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission. The cases occurred in Anzoátegui and Barinas states, which were unaffected by recent earthquakes. A recent cruise ship outbreak linked to the Andes hantavirus, with a 30% mortality rate, is under investigation in Argentina.