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South Africa detects human-to-human transmission of hantavirus after contact tracing

6 May 2026, 15:03 GMT By CGTN
South Africa detects human-to-human transmission of hantavirus after contact tracing
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The South African government has launched a contact-tracing operation for individuals who may have been exposed to confirmed hantavirus cases, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday.