Rodent droppings can be deadly: province issues hantavirus warning

Rodent-spread and potentially deadly, hantavirus is a growing threat as the province heads into warmer months, warns Alberta Health Services.
Hantavirus is a potentially fatal airborne illness spread by rodents — most commonly deer mice — that affects the lungs and respiratory system.
Dr. Christopher Sikora, Edmonton zone medical officer of health, said the virus is most common following the winter months when large furniture and cabins are being re-opened.
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