Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases Legal Reader August 1, 2024 Arizona health officials are reporting a concerning rise in hantavirus infections. Hantavirus is carried primarily by deer mice and other rodents, and humans can become infected through direct contact with these animals or by inhaling dust contaminated with their droppings, urine, or saliva. The virus is particularly dangerous because it can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome … Read More from Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases Read Article
New Yorkers invited to join ‘rat pack’ fighting rodents Spectrum News 1 July 28, 2024 Mayor Eric Adams invited New Yorkers to join the city’s new volunteer “rat pack” program as part of the latest effort to increase rat mitigation across the five boroughs. Participants will attend a two-hour training session at the city Department of Health’s “rat academy” before being deputized to take action in their own neighborhoods. The … Read More from New Yorkers invited to join ‘rat pack’ fighting rodents Read Article
Number of Arizona Hantavirus cases more than doubles compared to past years azpm July 28, 2024 State health officials are growing concerned about Hantavirus, as the number of cases in Arizona has more than doubled this year. Arizona usually sees about three cases of the virus annually. There have been seven cases so far this year and three people have died from it. Arizona Department of Health Services Infectious Disease Director … Read More from Number of Arizona Hantavirus cases more than doubles compared to past years Read Article
