Chelan County Confirms Hantavirus Case

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  The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirmed a case of Sin Nombre virus (SNV) Hantavirus in a Chelan County resident“The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is notifying the community that a lab-confirmed case of Sin Nombre virus (SNV) Hantavirus has been identified in a Chelan County resident.”
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  The press release was dated February 2026“News Release 2026-02 Confirmed Hantavirus in a Chelan County Resident.pdfPress Release 2026-02 Confirmed Hantavirus Case in Chelan County Resident SPANISH.pdf Chelan-Douglas Health District Confirms a Case of Hantavirus in a Chelan County Resident East Wenatchee, WA.- The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is notifying the community that a lab-confirmed case of Sin Nombre virus (SNV) Hantavirus has been identified in a Chelan County resident.”
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  Health officials stated the exposure most likely occurred in or around the resident's home“Exposure most likely occurred in or around the home, where mice were reportedly encountered.”
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  Health officials stated mice were encountered in the resident's home“Exposure most likely occurred in or around the home, where mice were reportedly encountered.”
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  The case is unrelated to recent Andes Virus Hantavirus cases“There is no connection between this case and the recently reported Andes Virus Hantavirus cases associated with the MV Hondius cruise ship.”
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  The Andes Virus Hantavirus cases are tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship“There is no connection between this case and the recently reported Andes Virus Hantavirus cases associated with the MV Hondius cruise ship.”
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  CDHD Public Health Officer Dr. James Wallace noted that Sin Nombre virus Hantavirus cases typically range from one to five per year in Washington residents““Hantavirus infections are rare, but they can be severe. Counties in north central Washington do see occasional cases. There are typically one to five cases of Sin Nombre virus Hantavirus per year in Washington residents, seen throughout the state” said Dr. James Wallace, the Public Health Officer for CDHD.”
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  Sin Nombre virus Hantavirus cases typically range from one to five per year in Washington residents“There are typically one to five cases of Sin Nombre virus Hantavirus per year in Washington residents, seen throughout the state”
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  Dr. James Wallace emphasized that HPS is rare but serious““Hantavirus infections are rare, but they can be severe. Counties in north central Washington do see occasional cases. There are typically one to five cases of Sin Nombre virus Hantavirus per year in Washington residents, seen throughout the state” said Dr. James Wallace, the Public Health Officer for CDHD.”
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  About one in three diagnosed cases of HPS result in death“Hospital care is usually required. It is a serious disease and about one out of three people diagnosed with HPS have died.”
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  The health district urged residents to take precautions when cleaning areas where rodents may be present“Health officials remind community members to take precautions, especially during spring cleaning and when entering enclosed spaces where rodents may be present.”