South African epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes says the virus was first isolated and identified in the 1950s.<br />
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She says there are about 10 000 cases a year, mainly in Europe and Asia and in South and North America. <a href="https://www.ecr.co.za/news/">More news</a>

South African epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes says the virus was first isolated and identified in the 1950s. She says there are about 10 000 cases a year, mainly in Europe and Asia and in South and North America. More news

South African epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes says the virus was first isolated and identified in the 1950s.<br>
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She says there are about 10 000 cases a year, mainly in Europe and Asia and in South and North America. <a href="https://www.ecr.co.za/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">More news</a>

Hantavirus explained: Rare virus, real risks and why South Africa faces low threat

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