China has reimposed mandatory mask wearing, in measures described as proactive to deal with the spread of a new respiratory virus that reports say is spreading frighteningly in that country, whose hospitals have also began to suffer from overpopulation due to infections.
The symptoms of this disease, which has brought the global emergency in the fight against the Corona pandemic to the forefront, include cough, high fever, congestion, runny nose, muscle pain and wheezing.
In addition to wearing masks, Chinese authorities have recommended that their citizens practice social distancing.
The symptoms of HMPV (Human Metabetavirus) are similar to those of the flu. But the rapid spread of this disease is causing great concern internationally.
But Chinese authorities are underestimating the severity of the virus’s spread, as Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said respiratory illnesses usually peak in winter and explained the current outbreak was less severe than last year.
Media reports that this virus was first discovered in 2001. It belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It is transmitted through the air or by contact and can remain active on surfaces for long periods of time.
China has reimposed mandatory mask wearing, in measures described as proactive to deal with the spread of a new respiratory virus that reports say is spreading frighteningly in that country, whose hospitals have also began to suffer from overpopulation due to infections.
The symptoms of this disease, which has brought the global emergency in the fight against the Corona pandemic to the forefront, include cough, high fever, congestion, runny nose, muscle pain and wheezing.
In addition to wearing masks, Chinese authorities have recommended that their citizens practice social distancing.
The symptoms of HMPV (Human Metabetavirus) are similar to those of the flu. But the rapid spread of this disease is causing great concern internationally.
But Chinese authorities are underestimating the severity of the virus’s spread, as Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said respiratory illnesses usually peak in winter and explained the current outbreak was less severe than last year.
Media reports that this virus was first discovered in 2001. It belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It is transmitted through the air or by contact and can remain active on surfaces for long periods of time.
