Hospitals in China overwhelmed by surge in HMPV patients raising concerns about a new epidemic

[Chris]

Hospitals in China overwhelmed by surge in HMPV patients raising concerns about a new epidemic
Neighboring countries such as Cambodia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are closely monitoring the HMPV situation, having reported a few cases but no widespread outbreaks.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

China is experiencing a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), leading to overcrowded hospitals and raising public concern about a potential epidemic. The outbreak coincides with the winter season, which typically sees an increase in respiratory illnesses due to colder weather and more indoor activities facilitating the spread of viruses. El Financiero, BBC News, The Independent, Marca, ABP News, and Newsweek reported on the surge in HMPV patients in China, among other news outlets.

more............. https://www.jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-836122

 

[Chris]

I would never got to China. There is nothing there that has my interest.

 

[HisGloryIsPrecious]

Here we go again.

 

[ozaprah]

There's HMPV going around in the middle of winter in crowded populations.
Who would of thought..
Nothing to see here.

 

[Wally]

China does have some neat places to see, and red pandas.

Touring China by rail would be really cool, if politics on both sides would not be stoking the fire.