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Zoonotic Disease Alerts: Hantavirus and Rabies at Grand Canyon

7/9/2025

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Two alarming cases of zoonotic diseases have emerged at Grand Canyon National Park: a park employee has contracted hantavirus, and a bat near the Colorado River has tested positive for rabies. In light of these incidents, officials are urging visitors to keep their distance from wildlife and adhere to safety precautions to safeguard their health.

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Two alarming cases of zoonotic diseases have emerged at Grand Canyon National Park: a park employee has contracted hantavirus, and a bat near the Colorado River has tested positive for rabies. In light of these incidents, officials are urging visitors to keep their distance from wildlife and adhere to safety precautions to safeguard their health.