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Hantavirus Outbreak: These days a virus is in the news a lot in the world. Its name is being told as Hantavirus. This virus can make a person seriously ill and can also cause death. This virus has spread in the cruise ship MV Hondius of the Netherlands. So far 8 people have died due to this virus. WHO has also admitted that this virus is spreading due to rats. If timely treatment is not received, it can infect many parts of the body including the lungs. Let us know what Hantavirus is. Also know the easy way to drive away rats from the house.

What is Hanta virus?

Hantavirus is a type of viral infection. This virus spreads through infected feces, odor, sweat and urine of rats. Many times, humans come into contact with it knowingly or unknowingly, due to which they get infected. Infected particles are also present in the air, due to which they can be inhaled through breathing.

Early symptoms of Hanta virus

• high fever
• Headache
• body pain
• feeling cold
• muscle pain
• feeling weak
• vomiting or nausea
• swelling in lungs

Easy ways to get rid of rats from home

1.Peppermint Oil

If you want to drive away rats from the house without killing them, then spread the fragrance of peppermint oil all around. For this, you can dip cotton in oil and keep it in every corner of the house. Rats do not like their smell and run away.

2.Close the entry point

Rats enter the house through such paths, small tunnels or drains. Therefore, you should close their entry points. Seal them or close them with a mesh.

3. Garlic cloves

To drive away rats from the house, you have to crush garlic cloves and spread them everywhere in the house. If you want, you can also make a spray by boiling garlic in water. Its smell also causes rats to run away from the house.

4. Alum

The smell of alum also bothers rats. They run away even from its smell. This is an effective and home remedy. Cut alum into small pieces and spread it in the house. Place alum near shelves and cracks or under the bed. Make alum water and sprinkle it in the house. In this way the rats will be out of the house without causing any harm.

How to protect against Hantavirus?

To prevent the spread of Hantavirus, you should maintain cleanliness around your house. Rats should be prevented from coming into the house. Keep food items covered so that they do not come in contact with rats. If you are cleaning closed areas then definitely wear a mask. Do not clean rat feces by hand. Be sure to wear gloves while cleaning.

Which people are at greater risk?

The risk of Hantavirus is very high for some people. Like people who work in warehouses or factories. People working in closed spaces, working in fields and rural areas. Because there are more rats here.