The Navajo Nation has confirmed the first Hantavirus death of 2016.Officials want to remind people to stay away from mouse droppings, which can carry the potentially deadly virus.Symptoms of the illness include fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, dizziness and abdominal problems. People should make sure to rodent-proof their homes to prevent infected mice from coming inside.When cleaning rodent droppings, people should use a mask, disinfectant and gloves.

The Navajo Nation has confirmed the first Hantavirus death of 2016.

Officials want to remind people to stay away from mouse droppings, which can carry the potentially deadly virus.


Symptoms of the illness include fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, dizziness and abdominal problems. People should make sure to rodent-proof their homes to prevent infected mice from coming inside.

When cleaning rodent droppings, people should use a mask, disinfectant and gloves.