Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of money
Published on: May 14, 2026, 6:53 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Scientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes for a treatment against the rare virus that can spread between people. But the project stalled before human trials due to lack of funding and the Covid-19 pandemic.
