Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:45am on 03 Jan 2025,Friday Health & Wellness
China is reportedly facing an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus similar to Covid-19, affecting mainly children and the elderly. Social media claims suggest overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums, though no official confirmation has been provided. HMPV symptoms include coughing, fever, and respiratory distress, potentially leading to pneumonia in severe cases. The virus, first identified in 2001, has no specific treatment or vaccine. Prevention measures, such as frequent handwashing and mask usage, are advised. While health authorities in China have yet to declare a state of emergency, rising cases have sparked concern over a potential epidemic.
