Home » What is hantavirus – and how rare is it? NewsUS What is hantavirus – and how rare is it? by Brian's Empire KE Updated: 03/09/2025 by Brian's Empire KE Published: 03/08/2025Updated: 03/09/2025 43 views 0 minutes read Donate 43 Explainer Explainer What is hantavirus – the rare disease that actor Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa died from? The actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died after developing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) around 11 February, a pathologist said. Image: The deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) can carry the virus which causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in humans. Pic: iStock Donation for Author Support My Work Donate Was this article helpful?Yes0No0Like this:Like Loading... Discover more from Now World View Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramCopy LinkThreadsBlueskyEmail Brian's Empire KE previous post MMA fighter shot and killed during Florida home invasion in apparent ‘Stand your Ground’ case next post Trump says Ukraine ‘more difficult’ to deal with than Russia Related Articles 11 killed as SUV falls into canal in... Published: 08/03/2025 IAEA sounds alarm after alleged Russian strike near... Published: 08/03/2025 ‘If her name or complexion bothers you…’: Ohio... Published: 08/03/2025 Julien Assange joins pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbour... Published: 08/03/2025 This Week in Explainers: Is Trump embracing Pakistan... Published: 08/03/2025 At least one killed in Israeli strike on... Published: 08/03/2025 Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Sochi oil... Published: 08/03/2025 At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids... Published: 08/03/2025 Brutal arrest of Black student in Florida shows... Published: 08/03/2025 While Trump imposes high tariffs, India dramatically increases... Published: 08/03/2025 Add new comment Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.