Andes

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I eat those Andes Mints now — and I smile when I think of mom.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Hantavirus doesn’t usually spread between humans, but the Andes strain can with prolonged exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

While most hantaviruses do not pass from person to person, rare instances of human transmission have been documented with the Andes virus strain, which is the strain behind this outbreak.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A Canadian who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, public health officials said Sunday.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The latter desert separated advanced human societies of Mesoamerica from those of North America, while the isthmus separated advanced societies of Mesoamerica from those of the Andes and Amazonia.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond