On May 12, it was reported that a Winnebago County Health Department resident was being tested for a potential case of Hantavirus. Confirmatory testing conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not detect Hantavirus. The resident is no longer considered a potential case of Hantavirus and no further public health action is needed.
The risk of getting Hantavirus remains very low for Illinois residents. The best way to protect yourself from Hantavirus and other rodent-borne disease is keeping rodents out of your home and cleaning up after them safely.
Click here for the May 12 IDPH update on Hantavirus.
