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Hantavirus has not mutated to be more transmissible: WHO

Hantavirus has not mutated to be more transmissible: WHO

Summary

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that hantavirus has not changed to spread more easily between people. They also said the overall risk of infection to the public is still low.

Key Facts

  • WHO monitors hantavirus and its spread.
  • The virus has not mutated to become more contagious.
  • Human-to-human transmission remains rare or unlikely.
  • The general public faces a low risk of catching hantavirus.
  • Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent droppings or urine.
  • WHO continues to track cases and provide health guidance.
  • Preventive measures focus on avoiding contact with rodents and their waste.
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