SPOKANE, Wash. — The Department of Health is closely tracking hantavirus as six people in Washington are being monitored for possible exposure. Two of those people live in eastern Washington, but health officials in Spokane say there is no reason to be alarmed.
Health officials say the hantavirus is not the next COVID-19.
“I think it’s good to be aware, but I wouldn’t be alarmed. the potential, risk for the community at large is extremely low and remains extremely low,” said Dr. Francisco Velázquez from the Spokane Regional Health District…