🔍 About Hantavirus Lookout
Independent, automated hantavirus outbreak intelligence
What We Are
Hantavirus Lookout is an independent, automated intelligence platform that continuously monitors hantavirus activity from 20 public sources — including WHO Disease Outbreak News, national health ministry bulletins, ProMED-mail, and peer-reviewed journal feeds. It was built as a free public service to make fragmented outbreak data accessible, timely, and easy to understand for researchers, journalists, clinicians, and concerned citizens.
How It Works
📡 Monitor
Scan 20+ sources continuously for hantavirus signals
🗄️ Aggregate
Collect, geocode, normalize & cross-reference reports
🗺️ Visualize
Interactive map, stats, intel feed & news ticker — auto-refresh 5 min
🔔 Alert
Detect new cases, status changes & send daily summaries
Key Features
🗺️Live Map
Interactive CARTO dark basemap with geolocated case markers and outbreak clusters.
📊Real-time Case Counts
Confirmed, suspected, and death counts updated as new reports arrive.
📰Breaking News Ticker
Scrolling feed of the latest hantavirus-related news from around the world.
❓FAQ Section
Answers to common questions about hantavirus, transmission, and prevention.
📱Mobile-Responsive
Full dark-theme experience optimized for phones, tablets, and desktops.
🔒Zero Cookies / Zero Tracking
No cookies, no analytics trackers, no third-party scripts. Your privacy respected.
What We Are Not
🚫 Not a Government Agency
We are a privately maintained, independent platform — not operated by any government body.
⚕️ Not Medical Advice
Information presented here is for awareness only. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.
🏛️ Not Affiliated with WHO / CDC / ECDC
We cite these organisations but have no official affiliation or endorsement from them.
⏱️ Data May Be Delayed
Despite continuous monitoring, official reports can lag. Data should not be considered exhaustive or real-time verified.
The 2026 ANDV Outbreak
In early 2026, an unprecedented Andes virus (ANDV) outbreak was linked to the MV Hondius Antarctic cruise ship. The event marked the first documented sustained person-to-person transmission of ANDV outside South America.
This event prompted the creation of Hantavirus Lookout to fill the gap in accessible, centralized hantavirus intelligence.
📬 Contact
Questions, corrections, or source suggestions are welcome.
Email us at contact@hantaviruslookout.com