As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lesser-known but equally deadly virus is sparking concerns in the southwestern United States. Hantavirus, a rare and often fatal disease carried by rodents, has been on the rise in recent years, with cases reported in Arizona, New Mexico, and other parts of the country. While not as contagious as COVID-19, hantavirus poses a significant threat to public health, particularly for those who come into contact with infected rodents or their droppings. As the public grapples with lingering fears and anxiety from the pandemic, the emergence of hantavirus is raising questions about whether the trauma and stress of COVID-19 will be compounded by the threat of this new disease.
Hantavirus Is Nothing Like Coronavirus, but It’s Bringing Some ‘Covid P.T.S.D.’ The New York Times
