The Global Times reported that a man in China who died on March 23, 2020 reportedly tested positive for hantavirus. Following this, officials test an additional 32 people who had traveled on a bus with him before his death.
About Hantavirus
Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread by rodents and can cause varied disease syndromes in people worldwide.
In US, Hantaviruses are known as “New World” hantaviruses and may cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Other hantaviruses, known as “Old World” hantaviruses, are found mostly in Europe and Asia and may cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS).
Each hantavirus serotype has a specific rodent host species and is spread to people.
References:
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, US Government
