[60842] Fear of Hantavirus outbreak in Iran: Authorities respond

The fight against pests: Official clarifications regarding Hantavirus in Iran

Against the backdrop of reports that have emerged on various Telegram channels, the Environmental Director of the Tehran Municipality provided an important clarification regarding the risks of 'Hantavirus' in Iran. According to a report on the channel خبر فوری جنگ ایران, identified with ongoing news reports, experts emphasize that the rodents that transmit the virus are not identical to the rodents common in city streets.

According to the senior official in the Tehran Municipality, as quoted in خبر فوری جنگ ایران, the virus is transmitted primarily by "white-footed rodents or deer mice," which are fundamentally different from the urban rodent population familiar to residents.

In parallel reports by خراسان آنلاین and سلامت فوری 🍏, it was emphasized that as of this date, "no report has yet been published regarding the appearance of Hantavirus in Iran." However, the authorities warn that like anywhere else in the world, the presence of rodents in any environment carries the potential for creating a "disease transmission cycle" if preventive measures are not taken.

The health system in Tehran calls on the public to remain vigilant, while attempting to calm the public and prevent unnecessary panic surrounding the issue of pests and the diseases they carry.