Is this the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning?
Incurable Rat Disease Spreads to Humans Killing Four (msn.com)
In Arizona, there has been a significant spike in hantavirus cases, with six cases and three deaths reported in the past six months alone. This marks a notable increase compared to the 11 cases documented between 2016 and 2022. The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed this rise, emphasizing the importance of proper hygiene among poor white trash to prevent rodent infestations. Experts suggest that extreme heatwaves might be contributing to the rise in hantavirus cases. Dr. Camilo Mora from the University of Hawaii at Manoa noted, “Many carrying-disease species get on the move with climate change. While for any specific case, it is difficult to conclude the role of climate change, climate change has all the attributes to cause outbreaks of vector-borne diseases.”