Hantavirus in Greater Taipei Area Sparks Public Health Debate Over Rats
Northern Taiwan is seeing a visible surge in the numbers of rats, with rodents appearing in broad daylight in parks and marketplaces. Now, a fatal hantavirus case has prompted Taipei and New Taipei authorities to launch large-scale disinfection and poisoning efforts. But one animal protection group warns that rat poison poses a high risk to pets and wildlife and is calling for a shift toward long-term solutions.
