Amid Coronavirus Scare, Man In China Dies of Hantavirus; Becomes Most Searched Trend on Twitter

With death toll touching 10 and confirmed case being above 500, India is shocked to hear about another virus hitting the world. A man from China's Yunnan province tested positive for Hantavirus and within few hours he died. 

As per Free Press Journal report, Hantavirus, is a disease that affects both the pulmonary region, as well as the kidneys in the long run. It is caused by rodents. The new virus has become one of the most searched trends on Twitter. 

As per China’s Global Times report, the man was on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus when he passed away. Currently, there are 32 other people, who have been tested for the virus and are awaiting results. 

This virus has become the talk of the town, and is also causing panic among netizens. 

A person from Yunnan Province died while on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus on Monday. He was tested positive for #hantavirus. Other 32 people on bus were tested. pic.twitter.com/SXzBpWmHvW

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) March 24, 2020