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Russia tightens border controls after deadly Andes hantavirus cruise outbreak
Russia’s Rospotrebnadzor has strengthened border controls after a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship killed three people
Hantavirus in Russia
All tracked hantavirus events for Russia.
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Further reading
Practical guides on prevention and health protocols.
Prevention and safe cleaning
Ventilate, avoid dry sweeping, use damp cleaning, and wear gloves and a mask in infested areas.
Hantavirus prevention for rural travelers and outdoor enthusiasts
Practical advice for hikers, hunters, farm visitors, and anyone spending time in rural areas where hantavirus circulates.
How to safely clean a building after a rodent infestation
Step-by-step protocol from CDC and WHO to disinfect spaces with rodent droppings without aerosolizing hantavirus.