Agency- The world is struggling against COVID-19. And now a new virus is causing panic in China.
It was discovered after a man died of Hanta Virus in Yunnan, China.
The victim was returning from Shandong Province by bus for work. He was found to be Hanta virus-positive. 32 passengers traveling with him on the bus were also checked. China's state-run newspaper Global Times has reported the news on social media.
A large number of people have started tweeting expressing the concern that Hanta Virus could spread like an outbreak like corona. In India, the Hantavirus has reached the third number trending on Twitter.
This virus transmits from uncooked rat meat.
What is Hanta Virus?
Experts say this virus is not as deadly as Corona. Unlike corona, it does not spread through the air.
It spreads to people who come to contact with rats or locusts. But the virus does not transmit from one person to another. If a person touches rats, feces, urine, etc, and touches his/her eyes, nose, and mouth they are likely to get infected.
Symptoms of the virus include headache, fever, body aches, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The patient may die if they don't get proper treatment. The mortality rate of this virus is 38%
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