The hantavirus is "not the next COVID," a World Health Organization epidemiologist said, after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and five confirmed cases so far. Infections typically occur after someone encounters contaminated rodent droppings, saliva or urine. While rare, human-to-human transmission has been associated with “close and prolonged contact” with those infected, according to WHO. #news #hantavirus #worldnews
The hantavirus is "not the next COVID," a World Health Organization epidemiologist said, after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and five confirmed cases so far. Infections typically occur after someone encounters contaminated rodent droppings, saliva or urine. While rare, human-to-human transmission has been associated with “close and prolonged contact” with those infected, according to WHO. #news #hantavirus #worldnews ♬ original sound - Yahoo News - Yahoo News
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