Mice

  The Saskatchewan government is reminding residents to take precautions against hantavirus during spring clean up. Hantavirus is spread by mouse droppings and in rare cases can be deadly. Agriculture minister David Marit suggests safety precautions like wearing a mask when cleaning sheds, barns, bins, cabins or vehicles this spring. Other recommendations include using a […]

The Saskatchewan ministry of Health is again reminding residents to take precautions against deadly hantavirus. Dr. Denise Werker says the rare virus is spread through mouse droppings and exposure occurs when cleaning enclosed buildings like grain bins, sheds, barns and cottages. “Make sure that all of the areas are disinfected, especially if you see mouse […]