Hantavirus outbreak How it spreads from rodents to humans and what WHO says

Most cases start with breathing hidden rodent germs

Hantavirus outbreaks raise urgent questions about transmission. According to the WHO, the virus usually spreads when people inhale contaminated rodent droppings, urine, or saliva particles. Person-to-person spread can occur but is rare. A WHO top epidemic expert says the overall risk to the public remains low, but precautions around rodent exposure are key.