Redelmaus alarm: Hantavirus threatens the Styrian-protect yourself now!

Redelmaus alarm: Hantavirus threatens the Styrian-protect yourself now!

In Styria, the danger of Hantavirus is spreading alarming. The increasing population of the red mouse, which acts as a carrier of the virus, increases the risk of considerable infections in the region. Experts from the national medical directorate urge to warn of careless cleaning in dusty areas such as attics and cellars that can lead to the spread of the virus. In 2022, 183 Hantavirus cases have already been registered there, and the risk of infection continues to increase because the increase in mice increases. The virus is distributed by the inhalation of dust, which is contaminated with mouse droppings, urine or saliva, which leads to a risk, especially when cleaning old huts and barns, as well as from , which identifies the Styria as a hotspot for Hantavirus infections warns in spring cleaning.