According to the Department of Preventive Medicine, WHO had official information on the human pneumonia virus (HMPV) situation in China as of January 7.
Specifically, in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere, acute respiratory illnesses tend to increase seasonally at this time of year due to respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza virus, RSV and other common viruses such as HMPV and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
According to the WHO, the incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) or acute respiratory infections (ARI) in several countries in the Northern Hemisphere has increased in recent weeks and has often exceeded usual seasonal baseline levels.
Seasonal influenza is also increasing in many countries in Europe, Central America and the Caribbean, West Africa, Central Africa and many countries in Asia, consistent with typical trends of this time of year.
Regarding the situation of human pneumonia virus (HMPV) disease in China, according to the latest (Dec 29, 12) surveillance data on acute respiratory infections provided by the China Center for Epidemic Prevention and Control, there is a increasing trend of acute infections. respiratory infections caused by common agents such as seasonal influenza virus, RSV, hMPV…, in which seasonal influenza records the highest number of cases according to situation assessments at the right time this year and no no unusual agent has been reported.
Medical agencies in China have confirmed that the health system is not overwhelmed, that current hospital occupancy rates are lower than this time last year, and that no emergency declarations or responses have been made. was done. Chinese health authorities have provided recommendations and messages to the population on how to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases and minimize the impact of these diseases.
WHO estimates that seasonal outbreaks due to respiratory pathogens usually occur in winter in temperate climates.
-The increase in the number of acute respiratory infections in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere in recent weeks was expected for this time of year and there are no unusual factors. Multiple respiratory pathogens coexist during the winter period, which can place a greater burden on countries’ health systems.
WHO recommends that people in countries experiencing winter take basic disease prevention measures to prevent the spread and minimize the risks caused by respiratory diseases, especially for people with disabilities in vulnerable groups.
If you have mild symptoms, you should stay home, rest, and stay healthy to avoid spreading it to others. High-risk groups or cases with severe symptoms should go to medical institutions for timely consultation and treatment. People should consider wearing masks in crowded places and poorly ventilated areas; Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue; Wash your hands regularly and get vaccinated as instructed by health authorities.
WHO also recommends that Member States maintain surveillance of respiratory pathogens appropriate to each country’s context and advises against imposing travel and trade restrictions related to current trends in acute respiratory illnesses.
Ministry of Health will continue to closely monitor and follow the development of the epidemic situation in the country and beyond world direct and guide localities and units to deploy appropriate and timely measures; At the same time, providing complete and accurate information, avoiding confusion and anxiety, and providing recommendations and messages for people to proactively implement effective disease prevention measures.
