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According to media, public health officials in Argentina have reported an outbreak of Hantavirus disease in the province of Chubut. As of the end of the second week of 2019 there have been 24 cases including 8 deaths.
The risk to most travellers is low. Risk is increased in those living or working close to rural - forested areas/rodent infested buildings; campers, agricultural workers, building workers, soldiers are most likely to be exposed.
There is no licensed vaccine available in Europe.
For further details see Hantavirus.