Third Death from Yosemite Hantavirus by Elaine Hennig

A total of eight people have been infected this summer by a deathly hantavirus in Yosemite National Park, California. Three of those eight died, and the other five are recovering. The virus is carried by mice, but it can be transmitted to humans that come in contact with their waste. Because of this risk of death, public health officials have sent out warnings to more than 22,000 visitors to Yosemite. These people include those who were recorded to have stayed  in specific cabins and areas of the park. A person who is infected with the hantavirus will show symptoms one to five weeks after exposure. There is no cure for the virus, and people who think they might be infected should get medical attention as soon as possible. There is also a hotline set up for any visitors concerned that they might have been exposed.

This article was written to inform people that this virus exists, and it is important for anyone who has or will visit Yosemite. People need to know that this is serious, and also what to do if they think they might have the virus. This article is informative, and it also serves as a warning for everyone's safety.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/us/third-hantavirus-death-prompts-wider-warning.html?_r=1&ref=us