Public interest in hantavirus has increased after authorities announced Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from the disease. Dr. William Schaffner says hantavirus is a sometimes fatal disease with flu-like symptoms that is spread to humans through the excretions from deer mice, which are prevalent in the Southwest. He added that people can survive the viral illness if they seek medical care at the onset of symptoms. #Hanavirus #treatment #GeneHackman Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij