Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
Summary
Venezuela confirmed three deaths caused by hantavirus infections and is investigating two more suspected cases. Officials say the virus has not spread between people and poses no general risk to the public.Key Facts
- Three people in Venezuela died from hantavirus infections, confirmed by the Health Ministry.
- Two additional deaths, both health workers in Barinas state, are suspected to be caused by hantavirus and are under investigation.
- The confirmed deaths occurred in Anzoátegui state, while the suspected cases are in Barinas, about 655 kilometers apart.
- Venezuelan authorities say there is no evidence of the virus spreading from person to person.
- Hantavirus is mainly spread by contact with rodents like rats and mice.
- The virus can cause severe lung infection or kidney failure in some cases.
- Health workers will be sent to affected areas to protect public health.
- A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship involved the Andes hantavirus, which can sometimes spread between people and has a high death rate.
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