Skip To Content

NIPCM

Go to NIPCM home page

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

News

Guidance for the management of Andes virus (ANDV) (Hantavirus) is now published on the A-Z of pathogens

25 May 2026

Guidance for the management of Andes virus (ANDV) (Hantavirus) which details Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for suspected and confirmed cases as well as asymptomatic contacts has been published. Waste and linen management is also outlined.

Guidance can be found within the Hantavirus entry within the A-Z of pathogens.