Ontario County Report Locally Acquired Case of Hantavirus

New York Student Linked to Suspected Hantavirus Case as Ontario County Launches Investigation

A Geneva High School student has been identified as the individual at the centre of a suspected hantavirus case in Ontario County, New York, local health officials confirmed on 15 May 2026. The Geneva City School District said in a message to families that health authorities had found no evidence of risk to other students or staff at the school. 'We understand that hearing about a rare illness naturally raises questions and concerns for families…

Suspected hantavirus case not linked to cruise reported in Upstate NY

A suspected case of hantavirus has been reported in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.

Suspected hantavirus case in Ontario County involves Geneva HS student, district says

The suspected hantavirus case in Ontario County involves a Geneva High School student, the Geneva City School District confirmed to 13WHAM.

Ontario County report locally acquired case of hantavirus

Health officials say there is no risk to the general public.

Suspected case of hantavirus in Ontario County on Thursday

Ontario County Public Health (OCPH) said it's investigating a possible case of locally-acquired hantavirus. OCPH says there's no connection to the current cruise ship infections, and no risk to the general public.

Hantavirus case investigated in Ontario County, New York