After Covid-19, another dangerous virus HMPV is spreading in China. The Chinese government and officials are worried about this virus. People have been appealed to wear masks and wash hands frequently.
HMPV Virus: The fear of corona has not yet gone from the mind that now another virus has started wreaking havoc in China. The name of this virus is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is wreaking havoc like Kovid 19. Claims are being made in social media and many reports that due to this virus, hospitals and crematoriums are filled. However, no information has come from China yet.
According to media reports, the Chinese government and health department are on alert mode but till now they do not understand much about this virus. In such a situation, let’s know every detail about this virus…
How dangerous is HMPV virus
According to reports, HMPV is showing symptoms like flu. It is causing health problems like Kovid-19. Reuters report states that China’s Disease Control Authority said on Friday that it is running a surveillance system for unknown types of pneumonia. Respiratory diseases are likely to increase in winter. A special protocol has been made to deal with it. However, it is also being said that Chinese officials are worried about this virus. They are appealing to people to wear masks and wash hands frequently.
Symptoms of Human Metapneumovirus
1. Corona-like symptoms
2. Cold and flu
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 first discovered by Dutch researchers in 2001. Studies have shown that this virus has existed for at least 60 years. It is a common respiratory problem, which has spread all over the world. It is mainly spread from one person to another through droplets emitted by 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.
Who is most at risk
Children and the elderly are most at risk of HMPV virus. In Corona too, more problems were seen in these two. 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 to go out without a mask.
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