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Franco-Argentinian tourist with hantavirus isolated in Galicia

A Franco-Argentinian tourist and his two close contacts are asymptomatic and in isolation at a residence in Galicia.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Franco-Argentinian tourist who tested positive for hantavirus is currently isolated in Galicia along with two close contacts. According to Carmen Durán, the General Director of Public Health at the Health Department, the patient has not shown symptoms since the week prior to his arrival in Galicia.

The three individuals in isolation are asymptomatic. They will remain in quarantine until negative PCR tests confirm their epidemiological discharge.

This case has been reported in various media outlets, highlighting that the tourist is in good condition and that health authorities are monitoring the public health situation.

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