2 deaths and 3 cases of hantavirus reported in Coconino County, Arizona, over 15 months, with 7 statewide cases.

2 deaths from hantavirus reported in Coconino County, Arizona, over the past 15 months, with 3 cases reported in the county and 7 statewide. Cases have increased in Arizona, with the virus primarily spread through airborne exposure to rodent urine, saliva, or feces. Prevention measures include sealing entry points, removing clutter, and using disinfectants while cleaning rodent-infected areas.

July 12, 2024
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