US EditionChina Faces Surge in HMPV Cases, Raising Global Health Concerns
- China is facing a surge in Human Metapneumovirus cases, causing chaos in hospitals and overflowing crematoriums, as reported on social media.
- Multiple viruses, including HMPV and Influenza A, are circulating in China, with unconfirmed rumors of a state of emergency declared by Beijing.
- HMPV can lead to severe illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis, posing threats to young children, older adults, and immuno-compromised individuals.
- A doctor warned about HMPV, noting it is lesser-known and currently lacks a vaccine.
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Several reports point to a wave of infections in China with a flu-like virus, MPvH, which is causing concern.
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is "a very common virus", causes common seasonal colds and has been identified in Europe since 2001, according to data presented on Thursday by the Ministry of Health. In children, HMPV causes approximately…
In recent weeks, China has seen an increase in respiratory infections caused by a flu-like virus, the human metapneumovirus, known by the acronym HMPV. Beijing has recognized the increase in cases, especially among children, and attributed it to a seasonal peak, while the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that the levels of infection recorded in the Asian giant “are within the normal.” WHO has also stated that the trend at this time…
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