"UK Travelers Fall Ill with Rare Virus: Health Officials Confirm Two New Hantavirus Cases British health officials have announced the discovery of two new cases of hantavirus, a rare and potentially deadly disease, in travelers returning from abroad. The patients, both British nationals, are currently undergoing treatment after exhibiting symptoms of the virus. Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with infected rodents, and the exact source of the virus in these cases has yet to be determined. As the summer travel season approaches, health experts are urging travelers to take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus, particularly when visiting areas with high rodent populations."
2 new hantavirus cases reported in British nationals, health officials say CBS News