HealthDeadly Andes Hantavirus Strain Confirmed in Passengers Sparks Health Alert
1 hour ago•BBC Health via AI
The Andes strain of hantavirus, a rare variant capable of human-to-person transmission, has been confirmed in multiple passengers, sparking concern among health officials. Unlike more common hantavirus strains typically spread through rodent droppings, this South American variant presents a unique challenge due to its ability to jump between humans.