San Quentin Investigates Possible Hantavirus Case in 38-Year-Old Inmate, Decontaminates Housing Unit
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Updated · KGO-TV · Jun 11
San Quentin Investigates Possible Hantavirus Case in 38-Year-Old Inmate, Decontaminates Housing Unit
3 articles · Updated · KGO-TV · Jun 11
Summary
San Quentin said Wednesday it is investigating a possible hantavirus case in a 38-year-old male inmate after symptoms consistent with exposure were first reported Monday.
The housing area where he was held has been thoroughly decontaminated, while medical staff continue assessments and monitoring of other incarcerated people and staff.
Officials have not ordered a quarantine and said the suspected case is not believed to involve person-to-person transmission.