The Health Ministry said hantavirus was also suspected in the deaths of two health workers in the southwestern state of Barinas. Those cases remain under investigation and were not linked to the three fatalities in the eastern state of Anzoategui, about 655 kilometers (407 miles) away.
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Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
July 22, 2026The Health Ministry said hantavirus was also suspected in the deaths of two health workers in the southwestern state of Barinas. Those cases remain under investigation and were not linked to the three fatalities in the eastern state of Anzoategui, about 655 kilometers (407 miles) away.