Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:13am on 03 Jan 2025,Friday Health & Wellness
The spread of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is raising alarm across Asia, with rising respiratory illnesses and strained healthcare systems. HMPV primarily affects children and can lead to severe conditions like pneumonia and bronchitis. Despite being known for two decades, no vaccine exists for the virus. Health authorities in neighboring countries, including Hong Kong and Japan, are on high alert. Japan is facing a flu outbreak alongside HMPV concerns, reporting over 700,000 cases. Experts urge strict monitoring and preventive measures like wearing masks and handwashing to limit transmission.
