Woman Dies Due to Virus from Rodent Droppings, Officials Urge Vigilance

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6/26/2019|Updated: 6/26/2019

A 42-year-old New Mexico woman has died after contracting Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).

It is the second case of HPS reported in New Mexico and the first case of the virus resulting in death.

Venus Upadhayaya

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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.

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