Amid reports of hantavirus spreading in several countries, anxiety has grown on social media. However, in Uzbekistan, the epidemiological situation remains stable, with no cases registered and the risk of widespread infection assessed as extremely low.

First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Nurmat Atabekov explained the situation and urged the public not to panic. According to him, no hantavirus infections have been registered in Uzbekistan to date, and the epidemiological situation is under control.

According to the World Health Organization, this virus does not spread rapidly like COVID-19 and is not capable of causing a global pandemic. Hantavirus is an infection that primarily circulates among rodents and rarely transmits to humans.

Symptoms may include fever, headache, weakness, nausea, muscle and abdominal pain. Severe cases can lead to serious complications affecting the kidneys, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. There is currently no specific vaccine or universal treatment; therapy is symptomatic.

Experts emphasize that the risk of infection can be minimized by following basic hygiene rules: keeping living and working spaces clean, thoroughly washing food, avoiding contact with rodents, and regularly ventilating enclosed spaces.

Enhanced sanitary control is in place across the country: constant monitoring is conducted at 53 border checkpoints to prevent the entry of infectious diseases. Authorities urge citizens to remain calm, rely only on official sources, and consult doctors if needed.

Recall that the cruise ship 'Hondius', where fatal hantavirus cases were reported, arrived at Tenerife Island. Evacuation from the liner was carried out under heightened security measures – people were taken out in small groups and placed under strict quarantine.

Source: podrobno.uz