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Yosemite officials warn 1,700 of possible hantavirus exposure
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FRESNO, CA - Yosemite officials have informed 1,700 past visitors they may have been exposed to hantavirus.

The announcement comes a day after the second visitor to the national park died due to the rodent-borne disease.

STORY: Yosemite confirms 2nd hantavirus death

The first reported death from hantavirus was reported August 16, after lab tests revealed a visitor to the Curry Village Campground had contracted the disease and died in July.  The man's female companion had also contracted the virus, but was successfully treated.

STORY: 1 dead from hantavirus at Yosemite

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