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Two Singapore residents have been isolated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) following potential exposure to hantavirus during a recent cruise and flight. The Communicable Disea…
May 11, 2026
About #hantavirus
Hantavirus is a group of viruses primarily spread by rodents, causing infections in humans that can lead to severe respiratory illnesses such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). The virus is transmitted through contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, and cases have been reported in various parts of the world, prompting public health advisories.