Worst Virus Than Covid? What’s Hantavirus Symptoms?

The last time world faced the panic situation was during the outbreak of Covid, which created a global pandemic. And now we could already be preparing for another deadly human transmitting disease, and this is much fatal than Covid.

The outbreak in discussion here is the Hantavirus which is leaving the global health experts deeply worried. This virus outbreak created a global panic situation after a private cruise in Netherlands, had confirmed cases of human transmission and three people linked with this dead already. The rest of the passengers have scattered across the globe, and this is very problem is coming up.

Reacting on this matter, the world health organisation posted “Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low.

We are working closely with health authorities from the countries involved and the ship's operators to ensure passengers and crew get the information and support they need.

WHO will continue to monitor the situation and update the risk assessment as more information becomes available.”

Early symptoms:

Fever

Headache

Muscle pain

Fatigue

In severe cases: Severe respiratory issues where breathing becomes extremely tough.

This virus is primarily carried by rodents like rats and cockroaches, so it is advised that the general public must keep their houses and residences clean and sanitary.