Colorado reports fatal hantavirus case, urges rodent precautions
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a fatal hantavirus case in an adult in Douglas County. Officials say Sin Nombre hantavirus occurs regularly in Colorado and is often spread by deer mice, with higher activity in spring and summer. The case is not linked to a cruise ship outbreak, and the public risk remains low. Authorities are investigating the exposure source and urge residents to avoid contact with rodent urine, feces, saliva, and nesting materials.
