Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), also referred to as hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), is a rare but severe zoonotic respiratory disease caused by hantaviruses carried by rodents.
Humans are typically infected through inhalation of airborne particles contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
The illness usually begins with nonspecific symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal complaints, but can rapidly progress to cough, shortness of breath, and acute respiratory distress due to fluid accumulation in the lungs and capillary leakage.
This can lead to shock and life-threatening respiratory failure. HPS is characterized by rapid clinical deterioration and has a high case fatality rate, requiring prompt supportive medical care.
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The Department of International Relations has warned South Africans to limit non-essential travel to Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. The United Arab Emirates has been caught in the crossfire as Iran retaliates for strikes by Israel and the United States earlier today. South African citizen in Abu Dhabi Tanya Jackson describes the current situation as scary.
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Hey @USEmbassySA looks like you spoke too soon on your tourist numbers. 😉
South Africa’s top overseas visitors in 2025:
🇬🇧 403, 7145
🇺🇸 391, 939
🇩🇪 290, 795
Officially making the UK the #1 source of overseas visitors to 🇿🇦 last year.
More travellers, more shared memories.
This is unfortunate peace that I now have, knowing I wasn't going crazy thinking my issues were created! Not all Dentists are dishonest. Put up your hand if you don't want a procedure 🙏
Venezuela: The security situation in Venezuela remains fluid. As international flights have resumed, U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately. Before departure, U.S. citizens should take precautions and be aware of their surroundings. There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States. Remain vigilant and exercise caution when traveling by road. Monitor airlines’ communications and websites for updated information.
Venezuela has the highest Travel Advisory level – Level 4: Do Not Travel – due to severe risks to Americans, including wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://t.co/yQT0FfcCKN to receive security updates. More at https://t.co/jNzJ7YsRjG