Chile & United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chile: Researchers in Chile are actively involved in hantavirus research, particularly the Andes virus strain. The country has also reported hantavirus cases and deaths this year.

United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially ended its hantavirus response, managing the quarantine of American passengers and ensuring no sustained transmission occurred in the United States.

Chile: Chile is the country of origin for the recalled blueberries; the event may affect perceptions of Chilean food exports.

United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The CDC is investigating the outbreak and coordinating with state health authorities.

Chile: Chile is mentioned as part of the Patagonian region where the Andes hantavirus circulates, and the Dutch couple had traveled through Chile before the outbreak.

United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States initially had a slower response to the Hantavirus outbreak but has since increased its communication efforts.