Hantavirus
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Hantavirus exposure could lead to rare lung illness: Sask. Ministry of HealthBetween 1994 and 2020, 36 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome were reported in Saskatchewan; 12 of those cases were fatal.CanadaApr 26, 2021
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Ministry of Health reports 35th case of hantavirus in Saskatchewan since 1994People can be at risk of contracting hantavirus if they come into contact with deer mice, according to the Saskatchewan Health Ministry.HealthMay 15, 2020
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One hantavirus death in China sparks ‘hysteria’ over old diseaseCoronavirus anxiety has inspired uninformed fears of the hantavirus, a decades-old disease that doesn't spread between humans.TrendingMar 24, 2020
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Hantavirus risk increases with warm weather: Saskatchewan Health MinistryThe Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says deer mice are the primary carriers of hantavirus and the risk of contracting infection increases as the weather warms up.HealthApr 2, 2019
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Ways to avoid hantavirus exposure as spring cleaning season beginsIf you plan on cleaning out a shed or barn after the winter you'll want to be on the lookout for rodent droppings.HealthApr 4, 2018
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3 people in Ontario contract Seoul virus, which is linked to exposure to ratsDr. David Williams says the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is investigating three human cases of Seoul virus among people who had prolonged contact with rats. Williams says no serious health problems have been reported.HealthMar 1, 2017
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What you need to know about mice in your home (and how to get rid of them)Mice may look like cute, adorable creatures, but the reality is they can be full of disease, do damage to your home and generally do not make good roommates.HealthSep 15, 2016
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Hantavirus claims a second life in Saskatchewan this yearProvincial health officials are confirming a second person in Saskatchewan has died from hantavirus.HealthAug 5, 2014
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Province confirms first hantavirus death of the yearHealth officials in Saskatchewan have confirmed the first fatal case of Hantavirus in the province for 2014.HealthJun 24, 2014
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