What is hantavirus and how is it spread?
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Hantavirus refers to a strain of viruses carried by rodents, primarily transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings. BBC News explains what the hantavirus is, how it spreads, and what the most common symptoms are.
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