In early 2025, China faces a new virus, known as human metapneumovirus (HMPV), whose symptoms are similar to those of Covid-19 and influenza, causing concern among authorities and hospitals .
Even social networks were quick to echo of the saturation from which several hospitals in China suffer . Once the pandemic is forgotten, a new virus alerts the country’s authorities because of its rapid progression. Although there is speculation about a state of emergency, this has not been officially confirmed. Authorities are monitoring the situation as HMPV, which causes flu-like symptoms and COVID-19, continues to spread.
In mid-December, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention warned of an increasing trend in overall infections from acute respiratory diseases, such as rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus. It is the latter which has a higher incidence among people under 14 years of age, particularly in the northern provinces.
-How is it spread?
The Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreads mainly among people aged over 65, as well as young girls and boys, but it is also common for it to affect those with weakened immune systems due to similar or other types. diseases, all that by physical contact, sneezing, coughing and derivatives .
What are the symptoms of human metapneumovirus?
Human metapneumovirus has been present for several months, affecting people exposed to respiratory infections, as it is a virus that causes symptoms similar to a cold, which is why cough, respiratory complications, runny nose and sore throat once it has been acquired.
