Officials track rare Hantavirus cases tied to rodents

Health officials are monitoring a rare and deadly haunted virus outbreak linked to a recent cruise. 22 news reporter sarah bianna may joins us live in studio with how rodents can spread this type of disease. Christina Sierra. So far, three deaths and over 10 cases of haunted virus have been confirmed from that cruise originating near Argentina. And a local pest expert tells me deer mice, field mice and white footed mice carry a strain of it to mice and rats simply don't show any symptoms, but they can definitely make you sick. The disease can be spread through droppings, urine, nesting materials and contaminated services. Luckily, there is a way to keep the rodents outdoors. Just making sure your your homes and your buildings are well sealed because these things are outdoors, kind of living in wooded areas and then coming in, especially in the fall in the winter when it's very cold and they're looking for shelter now to safety clean up after the rodents. Natasha advises everyone to wear a mask and gloves, then sanitize the area. And if you happen to feel sick, she advises seeing a doctor because up to 38% of people who develop haunted virus can die working for you. Sarah Ben Amei 22 News