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China’s 🇨🇳 Metapneumovirus Outbreak Continues to Surge, Hospitals Overwhelmed as Children Are Infected.
China is grappling with a human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, with children and the elderly most affected.
China’s 🇨🇳 Metapneumovirus Outbreak Continues to Surge, Hospitals Overwhelmed as Children Are Infected.
China is grappling with a human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, with children and the elderly most affected.
Ms. Li from Xianyang, Xi'an: "Many children, including my neighbors' grandchildren, have colds and fevers. We don't have children, but I've heard from several neighbors that many kids are sick lately, though it might not be a cold. The main symptom is fever."
Mr. Yang from Zhouzhi County, Xi'an: "The symptoms of infection are similar to those of ordinary flu. Some cases are influenza A, while others are a combination of influenza A and COVID-19. It’s widespread."
People in Xianyang, Shaanxi, reported that it is likely not H1N1, but a new wave of the epidemic, which is quite serious. They also noted that local hospitals are overcrowded, and the severity of the illness has raised concerns.
Experts said that HMPV infection could lead to pneumonia or severe illness, especially infants and children and those with weakened immunity should be extra vigilant.
Experts suggest that wearing masks and washing hands frequently can reduce the risk of transmission.
Experts suggest that wearing masks and washing hands frequently can reduce the risk of transmission.
Dr. Lin Xiaoxu, an American virology expert: "PV virus, once a common respiratory virus, is now causing severe illness and deaths in China due to a rapid decline in immunity, making this wave of mutant viruses different from past epidemics."
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