Hantavirus

Ahmedabad - A health warning has been issued in Gujarat’s flood-ravaged Surat city following two deaths due to suspected Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Hantavirus spreads through rat urine, droppings or saliva and affects the kidneys, lungs, pulmonary system or the heart.

The warning was issued late Wednesday and people have been asked to take precautions and avoid large gatherings since the possibility of contracting the virus is high.