Hantavirus Risk in Nepal Extremely Low, Health Ministry Clarifies
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal clarifies that the risk of Hantavirus infection in Nepal is extremely low with no confirmed cases so far and advises the public on precautionary measures.
Key Points
- Hantavirus infection has not been confirmed in Nepal to date.
- The Andes virus, linked to recent global concerns, is not commonly found in Nepalese rodents.
- The risk of Hantavirus spreading from person to person is very low except in close contact situations.
- The Ministry of Health advises on hygiene and rodent control measures to prevent potential infection and discourages following rumors.
