What Travelers Should Know About the Hantavirus, According to Medical Experts

“Hantavirus is most commonly spread through contact with rodent urine, droppings, [and] saliva in the case of a bite,” says Dr. Carla McWilliams, chief of infectious disease, quality and safety for Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. “Though human-to-human transmission has been reported, it is considered to be quite rare.” There are no specific treatments for hantavirus,…

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NBA play-offs: LeBron James shines for Los Angeles Lakers while Victor Wembanyama concussed

LeBron James shone as the Los Angeles Lakers took charge of their NBA play-off series while Victor Wembanyama was concussed during a San Antonio defeat. The Lakers were without leading scorers Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique), but 41-year-old James continued to show his class. The 22-time All Star claimed 28 points, eight rebounds…

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Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War. The event, which attracted runners and spectators from across the West Bank and overseas, happened in conjunction with a 5K race in…

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