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Health authorities in the US state of Colorado announced the death of a person after confirmed infection with the "Hanta" virus, in an incident that raised new health concerns associated with the virus, which is often transmitted through rodents.
Officials from the Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed that this case is not related to the recent outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, explaining that the strain discovered usually spreads in Colorado during this time of year, while investigations are still ongoing to determine the source of the infection.
The "Hanta" virus is known to be transmitted mainly through rodents, while its transmission between humans remains rare and requires direct and prolonged contact, and the incubation period of the disease can reach six weeks.
In a related context, the World Health Organization announced the registration of deaths and infections with the "Hanta" virus on board the cruise ship "Hondius", which docked in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, where 8 confirmed cases and 2 probable cases were recorded, in addition to the death of 3 people.
