Barinas
Coverage of Barinas in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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 the Health Ministry stating no human-to-human transmission and labeling the incidents as isolated. The Venezuelan Medical Federation reported the confirmed deaths in Anzoátegui occurred in a single family in Miranda municipality, while a recent cruise ship outbreak involving the Andes hantavirus raised global concerns, though Argentina ruled out Ushuaia and Mendoza as sources.
- 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 Health Ministry emphasized these are isolated incidents and deployed health workers to affected regions. A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship raised global concerns, but sources in Argentina ruled out specific locations as origins.