As Canadians begin their spring cleaning routines, public health officials are urging them to take precautions against hantavirus. This virus is carried by rodents like rats and mice, and proper cleaning methods can prevent exposure.

<img alt="A close-up of a mouse in a house." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.4622440,1736901121000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%281%2C0%2C1779%2C1000%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="House mouse in NYC" width="620" /><p>As Canadians embark on spring cleaning, public health officials are advising them to take steps to protect themselves from hantavirus carried by rats and mice.</p>