"Concerns Rise as Hantavirus Spotted in New Jersey: Residents Warned to Take Precautions New Jersey health officials have issued a warning after two residents were potentially exposed to the deadly hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal disease that can be contracted through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. The New Jersey state Department of Health announced the possible exposure on Friday, sparking concerns about the potential presence of the virus in the area. Hantavirus is typically found in the western United States, but cases have been reported in other regions, including the Northeast. As a result, residents are being advised to take precautions, such as sealing entry points to homes and avoiding contact with wild rodents, to minimize the risk of exposure."
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 ...
