We want to remind you about the risks associated with hantaviruses, which are transmitted to humans through contact with the dried droppings, urine, or saliva of mice and rats.
The disease often starts with flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, and muscle aches, but can quickly escalate to a life-threatening respiratory condition as fluid accumulates in the lungs.
Those most at risk include individuals working in rodent-infested buildings, especially during dusty clean-up activities.