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Hantavirus in Norway

Norway Hantavirus surveillance: Puumala virus (PUUV) endemic. No active outbreaks currently reported. Live tracking via WHO + Folkehelseinstituttet.

HFRS Puumala virus (PUUV)

Currently confirmed

0

Deaths

0

CFR

0.0%

Endemic regions

Inland forested regions, particularly Hedmark and Trøndelag.

Animal reservoir

Bank vole (Myodes glareolus).

Prevention

Standard Puumala precautions: ventilation, wet-cleaning, and PPE during seasonal cabin opening.

Source authority

Surveillance data for Norway is reconciled against Folkehelseinstituttet and the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News.

Other countries with Puumala virus (PUUV)

Other Europe countries

Medical advisory

This page is informational. If you have symptoms after possible rodent exposure in Norway, contact a healthcare provider or Folkehelseinstituttet immediately.