"Potential Hantavirus Outbreak in New Jersey: Two Residents Exposed to Deadly Virus A concerning development in New Jersey has officials on high alert, as the state Department of Health announced that two residents may have been exposed to the hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease. Typically spread through contact with rodents and their droppings, the virus can cause severe respiratory symptoms and even death. While the risk to the general public is considered low, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of taking precautions when handling potentially infected materials, such as mouse droppings or nests. As health officials work to determine the extent of the potential outbreak, residents in the affected area are advised to take extra precautions to minimize their exposure to the virus."


NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hantavirus may be present in the area after two New Jersey residents were exposed to the virus, the New Jersey state Department of Health announced on Friday. Although the virus may ...