Updated: 2026-05-30
Hantavirus in California
California has 33 total hantavirus cases and 12 deaths in this tracker for 2020–2024, with a calculated fatality rate of 36.4% and a medium risk category.
California Hantavirus Snapshot
Total Cases
33
Deaths
12
Fatality Rate
36.4%
Risk Level
medium
Yearly Breakdown
| Year | Cases | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 |
What This Means for Searchers
This state page is designed to answer focused searches such as “hantavirus in California,” “California hantavirus cases,” and “hantavirus risk in California.” The figures are summarized from the tracker dataset and should be checked against official public-health sources for current guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hantavirus cases are listed for California?
California has 33 total cases in the current tracker dataset for 2020–2024.
What is the hantavirus fatality rate in California?
The calculated fatality rate for California in this tracker is 36.4% based on 12 deaths and 33 cases.
Is California a high-risk state in this tracker?
California is categorized as medium risk using the tracker’s current case-count thresholds.