Year in surveillance
Hantavirus in Belgium — 2026
Hantavirus in Belgium — 2026 live Puumala virus surveillance
Overview
Live Belgian Puumala virus surveillance for 2026 is tracked daily on Hantapulse. Annual case totals in Belgium have varied between approximately 50 and 300 depending on the bank-vole cycle phase, with the Walloon forested zones and adjacent regions reporting the highest incidence. See the live Belgium risk index for current activity.
Belgium baseline
Syndrome
HFRS
Annual cases
50–300/year
CFR
0.3%
Latest reported
2023
Source: Sciensano Belgium
Relevant strain
References & primary sources
Other years tracked for Belgium
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Reference
Read more: Live Belgium tracker · Hantavirus strains · Historical outbreaks · Prevention