About this episode

This episode explores the differences between the Andes variant of the hantavirus and COVID-19.

If you want to understand why the Andes variant of the hantavirus is different than COVID-19, this episode's for you.

Topics covered

• hantavirus
• pandemic
• Andes variant
• COVID-19
• viral diseases

Keywords

• hantavirus
• pandemic
• Andes variant
• COVID-19
• viral diseases

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: hantavirus, COVID-19

Places: Andes

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