The Ministry of Health of Venezuela confirms that 3 people have died from Hantavirus infection.

The Ministry of Health of Venezuela confirmed on the 21st that 3 people in the northeastern state of Anzotegui have died from hantavirus infection. The Ministry of Health of Venezuela issued a statement on social media stating that there is currently no evidence of person-to-person transmission of hantavirus in Venezuela, and there is no direct connection between the cases.