Health Officials Investigate Possible Hantavirus Case in Upstate New York School
Health officials in Ontario County, New York, are investigating a suspected case of hantavirus involving a high school student from Geneva High School. The student has exhibited mild symptoms such as fatigue, aches, and lethargy for several weeks. This case is not linked to the recent deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which involved the Andes strain of hantavirus known for human-to-human transmission. The Ontario County Department of Health has assured that there is no evidence of risk to other students or staff at the school. The hantavirus in the U.S. is typically spread from mice to humans and not from person to person. The student will not need to quarantine, but residents are advised to take precautions when cleaning areas where rodents may be present. 
