Please review this information and clinical guidance from the U.S. CDC on testing available for patients with suspected hantavirus, including Andes virus (Orthohantavirus andesense). As of May 19, 2026, there are no known cases of Andes virus in Maine or known exposed travelers returning to Maine. The risk to the general public is extremely low.
All Maine health care facilities, including outpatient clinics and urgent care centers, should prepare to identify, isolate, and inform key partners.
Suspected cases should be placed in an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR), and heath care personnel should don gown, gloves, eye protection, and an N95 or higher-level respirator when entering the patient’s room.