NewzThe Ministry of Health in Chile has declared an unprecedented sanitary alert for hantavirus across 13 of the country's 16 regions, stretching from Atacama to Magallanes. Announced on Tuesday, the measure will remain in effect until July 31, 2027.
The nationwide alert addresses risks associated with the long-tailed mouse, the primary vector for the virus. Authorities have provided guidance regarding symptoms and the proper protocol for handling dead rodents to help manage public health risks during the multi-year alert period.
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