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Confirmed Alberta hantavirus cases prompts AHS to issue warning
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Ryan White, Digital Producer
Published Thursday, June 13, 2019 2:59PM MDT
Last Updated Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:03PM MDT
Albertans who may potentially encounter mice or mice droppings are encouraged to take precautionary measures following confirmed cases of a potentially fatal illness.
Alberta Health Services confirms there have been two cases of hantavirus, an illness that affects the respiratory system, in Alberta this year. In the previous five years, there were 15 confirmed cases of hantavirus including one that proved fatal.
Humans can contract the virus by breathing in urine or feces particles from infected rodents...
Confirmed Alberta hantavirus cases prompts AHS to issue warning
Mouse
Ryan White, Digital Producer
Published Thursday, June 13, 2019 2:59PM MDT
Last Updated Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:03PM MDT
Albertans who may potentially encounter mice or mice droppings are encouraged to take precautionary measures following confirmed cases of a potentially fatal illness.
Alberta Health Services confirms there have been two cases of hantavirus, an illness that affects the respiratory system, in Alberta this year. In the previous five years, there were 15 confirmed cases of hantavirus including one that proved fatal.
Humans can contract the virus by breathing in urine or feces particles from infected rodents...