Colorado resident dies from Hantavirus infection

Odaily reported on the 18th local time that U.S. health officials announced on the 16th that an adult resident of Douglas County, Colorado, died from a Hantavirus infection. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment stated that an investigation into the incident is underway and clarified that this case is not related to the Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship "Hondius." Additionally, preliminary investigation results indicate that the patient contracted the virus locally through contact with rodents.

In Colorado, rodents are the most common source of Hantavirus transmission. The patient's identity information and exact date of death have not yet been disclosed. (CCTV)