PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (49): Panama (LS, CC)

Hantavirus — Panama
Health authorities in Los Santos province have confirmed 6 new cases of hantavirus [infection] in one week, bringing a total of 61 cases in the region so far in 2018.
The authorities assure the public that these are expected case numbers given the increase in the [transmission] cycle of the disease.
[Byline: Thays Domínguez]

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[The number of cases of hantavirus infection continues to increase in Los Santos province.