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10Mar 2025

Rodent-Borne Hantavirus Kills Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman Dies

Why in the News? Veteran actor Gene Hackman and his pianist wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home. Arakawa succumbed to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a rodent-borne virus, while Hackman, suffering from Alzheimer’s, died later due to heart disease. What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is a family of viruses carried by rodents, …

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08Oct 2024

Rwanda Faces Marburg Virus Outbreak Amid Healthcare Strain

Why in the news? Rwanda is grappling with a Marburg virus outbreak, reporting 46 infections and 12 deaths, primarily among healthcare workers. The situation strains the nation’s healthcare system, which has limited resources, prompting the search for experimental vaccines and treatments to combat the deadly virus. About Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Current Situation: Rwanda …

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