Coconino County advises caution after two die from hantavirus | News
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Hantavirus activity is on the rise in Coconino County. Three cases of hantavirus infection have been reported in the past 15 months, including two deaths. The last reported case of hantavirus infection in Coconino County occurred in 2016. Arizona is also experiencing increased hantavirus activity. Between January 1 and July 1, 2024, […]
3 dead in Arizona from hantavirus spread by rodents
Coconino County has not reported any cases of hantavirus since 2016. COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA — Coconino County is Hantavirus Since 2016. The county announced Friday that there have been three reported cases of the virus being transmitted to humans through rodents in the past 15 months, two of which have resulted in deaths. Statewide, Arizona […]
Two People Have Died From Hantavirus In Coconino County In The Past 15 Months – KAFF News – Flagstaff
Two people have died from hantavirus in Coconino County in the past 15 months. Health officials say there are three total cases of hantavirus in the county and seven total cases in Arizona. Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans by rodents, specifically deer mice in Arizona. Viral droplets are spread through the air by handling or […]
Hantavirus cases continue to increase in Coconino County
Coconino County health officials reported an increase in hantavirus cases over the past 15 months, with two deaths. The respiratory virus is linked to wild rodents, specifically deer mice, health officials said in a news release Friday. The last case in Coconino County dates back to 2016, officials added. Hantavirus causes a potentially fatal illness […]
News Flash • Increase in Hantavirus Activity, Two Deaths Re
Coconino County is experiencing increased hantavirus activity. Three cases of hantavirus infections have been reported in the past 15 months, two of which have been fatal (67% mortality rate). The last reported case of hantavirus infection in Coconino County was in 2016. Hantavirus activity is also increasing in Arizona. Between January 1 and July 1, […]
