A park employee at the Grand Canyon was exposed to hantavirus, and a separate case of exposure to rabies in the park has also ...

However, the positive news is that hantavirus has never spread from person to person in North America. “Person-to-person ...

However, sometimes deer mice can pass the virus to people. Humans can contract hantavirus if they inhale airborne particles released from an infected rodent’s urine, saliva, or feces.

While most U.S. cases are linked to deer mice in the Western United States, fatalities have been recorded as early as March. Public Health in Mono County, California provides free N-95 masks for ...

released. new research from unm revealing hantavirus commonly linked to deer mice, has been found in 30 small mammal species in new mexico, including rodents like ground squirrels, chipmunks ...

Particles of the virus are usually found in the air from deer mice urine, saliva and droppings. Chances increase when people are cleaning sheds, cabins, garages and storage buildings.

News; Sci/Tech; Cool Critters: Cute, all-American western deer mouse plays big role in our ecosystem Sun., Jan. 5, 2025 The western deer mouse, named only about five years ago, thrives in a ...

Infected deer mice live throughout Washington, the Washington State Department of Health said. People who come into contact with deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting materials can be at ...

Mono County Public Health in California has confirmed a third death related to hantavirus in Mammoth Lakes. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but potentially deadly illness primarily spread ...

However, sometimes deer mice can pass the virus to people. Humans can contract hantavirus if they inhale airborne particles released from an infected rodent’s urine, saliva, or feces.