Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is currently battling the outbreak of the serious disease Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Reports and social media posts show that the virus is spreading rapidly. Some people claim that there is overcrowding in hospitals and cremation grounds. Crowds are seen in hospitals in videos shared online. Some users are saying that many viruses including influenza A, HMPV, mycoplasma pneumonia and Covid-19 are spreading.
It is even being claimed that China has declared a state of emergency, although this has not been confirmed. HMPV is known to cause flu-like symptoms and can also cause COVID-19-like symptoms. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads.
A post on social media by an Overcrowding is visible at hospitals and crematoriums. Children’s hospitals are particularly troubled by rising pneumonia and ‘white lung’ cases.
Meanwhile, a news from Reuters said that China’s Disease Control Authority said on Friday that a special committee has been formed to monitor pneumonia. In which cases of some respiratory diseases are expected to increase during winter. Five years ago, the new coronavirus that causes Covid-19 first emerged.
Symptoms of Human Metapneumovirus
1. Corona like symptoms
2. Cold and cough
3. Fever and cough
What is HMPV virus?
Human metapneumovirus is an RNA virus. It belongs to the metapneumovirus class of the Pneumoviridae family. It was discovered for the first time by a Dutch researcher in 2001. Studies have shown that this virus has existed for at least 60 years. This is a common respiratory problem, which has spread all over the world. This is mainly due to droplets released from coughing and sneezing. According to the website of China’s CDC, the infection period of this virus is 3 to 5 days. The immune response to HMPV is too weak to prevent repeated infections.
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Who is most at risk?
Children and the elderly are most at risk from the HMPV virus. Even in Corona, these two faced more problems. In view of the increasing outbreak of this virus, China has been asked to remain alert. Everyone is being appealed to maintain cleanliness and not go out without a mask.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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