An alarming surge in respiratory illnesses has been reported from China, where, according to reports, there are complaints of congested hospitals and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
Reports of a COVID-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak have emerged from China. The Indian health agency stated that the virus spreading in the neighbouring country is “like any other respiratory virus that causes colds,” and there is no need for an alarm.
HMPV spread in China is like any other respiratory virus that causes cold; there is no need for alarm,” Dr Atul Goel, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said, while also suggesting regular precautions against
There has been news about an HMPV outbreak in China. Let me be very clear about it. Metapneumovirus is like any other respiratory virus that causes a common cold, and in the very old and the very young, it could cause flu-like symptoms,” Dr Goel said. Earlier, sources indicated that India was closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal cases.
Under the Union Health Ministry, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is in touch with international agencies. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely, validate information and update accordingly,\” sources earlier told news agency ANI.
