What exactly is the hantavirus outbreak and how worried should we be?

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The hantavirus outbreak is raising concerns globally, but New Zealand remains unaffected as its native rodents do not carry the virus. Health experts are evaluating the risk levels and what preventive measures can be taken.

Hantaviruses are found in small mammals such as rats, mice, voles, shrews and lemmings, but no New Zealand rodents carry these viruses, ...