Hantavirus in the Americas 2025: More than a quarter of the cases were fatal Posted on January 8, 2026 (January 8, 2026) In the Western Hemisphere, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported a total of 229 hantavirus cases and 59 deaths in eight countries in the Americas Region, mainly in the Southern Cone in 2025- Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, the United States of America, and Uruguay. This is a case fatality rate of nearly … Read More from Hantavirus in the Americas 2025: More than a quarter of the cases were fatal
FDA Announces Major Recall After Products Found at Risk of Pest Adulteration Posted on January 8, 2026 WASHINGTON – A massive recall was issued for products that could result in serious illness “due to adulteration from pests, including rodents, birds and insects,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Dec 26. … Read More from FDA Announces Major Recall After Products Found at Risk of Pest Adulteration
Hantavirus Outbreak: Santa Fe confirms third death with woman dying in Ybarlucea Posted on January 8, 2026 Health authorities in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, confirmed a third death resulting from Hantavírus, raising the alert in the region. The most recent victim is a woman residing in the town of Ybarlucea, whose death once again sparks the debate about surveillance and preventive measures against the disease in 2025. … Read More from Hantavirus Outbreak: Santa Fe confirms third death with woman dying in Ybarlucea
