Health Officials Warn of Hantavirus Risk in Long-Closed Buildings
Calaveras County Public Health warns about hantavirus dangers in buildings closed for extended periods and provides cleaning safety steps, including airing out the space for 30 minutes, cleaning with a freshly made 10% bleach solution, wearing gloves, and using a respirator for heavy infestation, with references to past Yosemite and cruise-ship outbreaks.
