HMPV virus wreaked havoc in China! Now in clarification ‘Dragon’ said – ‘This is a disease occurring in winter’

China HMPV Virus: Health concerns have increased globally due to the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, which has flu-like symptoms similar to COVID-19. Different countries of the world are keeping an eye on this. While not paying much attention to the news of large-scale flu outbreak in the country, China said on Friday (January 3) that the cases of respiratory diseases occurring during winter are less serious this year compared to last year.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said that it is safe for foreigners to travel to China. Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters in response to a question about the spread of ‘influenza A’ and other respiratory diseases in the country, “Respiratory infections are at their peak during the winter season.”

10 big things related to HMPV virus spread in China

Aversion and anxiety: The outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised health concerns globally. Its symptoms are flu-like and it is similar to COVID-19, which has increased the concern even more.

Social Response: Pictures and videos of people wearing masks in Chinese hospitals are going viral on social media, bringing back memories of the Covid outbreak five years ago. Like Covid, the outbreak of HMPV has also raised concerns of a possible global pandemic.

China’s official statement: China has issued a press statement to address such concerns. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said outbreaks of respiratory infections are normal in winter and it is safe to travel in China.

Response of Indian experts: India’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) official Dr. Atul Goyal appealed to people not to panic about HMPV. He said that it is a respiratory virus like the common cold, which can cause flu-like symptoms in children and the elderly.

Situation in India: Dr. Goyal also clarified that there has been no significant increase in the number of respiratory infections in India and no large number of cases have been reported. The figures for December 2024 have also been normal.

WHO’s response: The World Health Organization (WHO) has not yet issued any official statement on the HMPV outbreak, nor has any emergency been declared by China or WHO.

Virus monitoring: China’s neighboring countries are closely monitoring this situation. Some cases of HMPV have also been reported in Hong Kong.

US CDC information: According to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), HMPV is a respiratory virus that causes upper and lower respiratory infections. Small children, elderly and people with weak immune systems are most affected by it.

symptoms: Symptoms of HMPV are similar to flu and other respiratory infections, including cough, fever, nasal congestion, and difficulty breathing.

Severity and Complications: In severe cases of HMPV, it can cause complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with weak immune systems.

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