US Edition'Mystery' virus on the rise in UK as people urged to wear face mask - Liverpool Echo
- The NHS is facing pressure due to a rise in Human Metapneumovirus cases in the UK, prompting health officials to urge the public to wear masks and avoid medical facilities if symptomatic.
- HMPV positivity rates have increased to 4.9%, with the highest rates in individuals aged 80 and above at 7.3%, according to the UK Health and Security Agency.
- Dr. Conall Watson from the UK Health Security Agency stated that HMPV is a common winter respiratory infection, typically presenting mild symptoms similar to a common cold.
- Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, noted the strain on healthcare services due to seasonal illnesses, emphasizing the remarkable compassion and skill of frontline staff.
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