US Edition3 Dead In CA From Same Virus That Killed Gene Hackman's Wife
- Three additional individuals have died from hantavirus in Mammoth Lakes, California, following the earlier death of Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, from the same virus, according to Mono County Public Health.
- Dr. Tom Boo, a Mono County Public Health Officer, described the situation as 'tragic and alarming' with a lack of clear sources for exposure.
- Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, an infectious disease expert, noted that hantavirus symptoms mimic a chest cold, leading to frequent misdiagnosis.
- Public health authorities confirmed these recent deaths are unusual, occurring earlier in the year than typical hantavirus infections, according to Mono County Public Health.
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Birmingham is facing a growing health threat as rat-infested piles of uncollected rubbish could lead to the spread of dangerous viruses, experts warn. Among the most concerning is the Seoul virus, a hantavirus carried by rats, which tragically claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, earlier this year. Experts say that the city’s escalating rodent problem, exacerbated by a bin collector strike, poses serious risks to public…
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