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Chile

No active signal Risk: moderate ISO CL

News signals · 24h

no new signals

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

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.