Epidemiological update – 11 August 2026: Imported case of Andes hantavirus in the EU/EEA

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What the source reports

On 6 August 2026, French public health authorities reported an imported case of Andes hantavirus infection in a traveller from Argentina. 

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Source & verification

Primary source: News · August 20, 2026

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