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Health officials in San Diego warn that a deadly virus has been detected in crow populations, triggering wildlife and public health advisories. While there are no reported human cases yet, residents should avoid handling dead birds, report carcasses to authorities, and take mosquito-control measures to reduce transmission risk.
A man in Arkansas has been diagnosed with hantavirus, a family of viruses that kill around 38 percent of patients and spread through contact with rodent droppings. This is the first confirmed case of hantavirus in Arkansas, and testing is underway to determine the exact strain. Researchers from the University of Arkansas recently discovered a new variant of hantavirus, named the Ozark virus, which they believe could be one of the most dangerous yet. Hantavirus can cause a severe flu-like illness that may lead to complications with the heart and lungs. While there is no known human-to-human transmission, isolated cases and potential clusters of the disease can occur. There is currently no specific treatment, cure, or vaccine for hantavirus infection.