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China faces outbreak of human metapneumovirus as hospitals fill with patients

nottinghampost.com — January 14, 2025, 04:00 PM UTC

China is experiencing an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), with hospitals reportedly crowded with masked patients. This surge follows the emergence of COVID-19 five years ago. HMPV typically causes flu-like symptoms and spreads through coughs, sneezes, and contact with infected surfaces. It primarily affects the upper respiratory tract but can lead to more severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations. While most cases are mild, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk. In the UK, HMPV cases are also rising, but experts do not see it as a serious global concern at this time.

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  1. [4.2]
    HMPV cases rise in England as hospitals face increasing pressure (manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
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  2. [3.6]
    Doctor explains key differences between HMPV and other respiratory viruses (hindustantimes.com)
    18h
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  3. [3.5]
    False claims link HMPV virus to COVID-like lockdowns in India (thequint.com)
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  4. [3.6]
    Concerns rise over HMPV outbreak in China as pneumonia cases increase (mirror.co.uk)
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    New virus outbreak in China raises pneumonia concerns among middle-aged patients (dailymail.co.uk)
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    China faces outbreak of human metapneumovirus as hospitals fill with patients (nottinghampost.com)
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