Health Ministry says risk of hantavirus infection in Nepal is low
▸ Part of: Nepal Health Ministry Asserts Low Hantavirus Risk, Citing Absence of Key Rodent Species
The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the risk of hantavirus infection in Nepal is very low, as the specific rodent species carrying the Andes strain is not found in the country, and no confirmed cases have been reported. The ministry advised the public not to panic, to rely on official information, and to take precautionary measures such as maintaining cleanliness and seeking medical attention if symptoms appear.
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