China, COVID-19 pandemic and Respiratory syncytial virus

Mint Primer | China’s new virus outbreak: what we know so far
A surge in respiratory infections in China has put in focus a little known virus—the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—largely affecting children under the age of 14. The virus shares some similarities with covid-19,
China faces a new virus outbreak – 2025 global economies could slip back to COVID-19 fallout
Half a decade after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, China is now confronting a new viral outbreak, this time caused by the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Reports and social media posts highlight alarming conditions in major cities,
WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The WHO Director-General Tedros
China faces Covid-like virus outbreak: Should India be worried about HMPV? Here’s what experts say
China: A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, particularly among children under 14. Although cases are rising in China, no HMPV cases have been reported in India so far.
China Faces New Virus Outbreak Five Years After Covid Crisis
China is facing a new virus outbreak, with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreading rapidly, causing flu-like and COVID-19-like symptoms. Hospitals, especially children's hospitals, are overwhelmed.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
COVID-like pandemic in China? All about HMPV, the virus that has led to overcrowding of hospitals
After the epidemic of COVID-19, which troubled the world and left lasting impacts globally, recent viral videos emerging on social media show hospitals in China overwhelmed by a surge in respiratory illnesses.
HMPV outbreak in China: Is it a new virus? How is it similar to Covid-19? Is there any vaccine? What we know so far
HMPV or Human Metapneumovirus is not a newly discovered virus. It was first discovered in 2001, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. Shoudl India be worried? Is there a vaccine to prevent the spread?
HMPV in China: Is human metapneumovirus similar to Covid-19? What you need to know
China is reportedly battling a Covid-like scare. Reports suggest there has been rise in cases of human metapneumovirus or HMPV which is a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms. China has downplayed the outbreak of HMPV despite social media videos and posts showing its health system overburdened.
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases surge in China: Should the world be concerned?
The spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory infection with symptoms resembling the flu and COVID-19, has triggered global concern following reports of its rapid spread in China. This was stated in a report by Zee News.
What is HMPV Virus? A new virus outbreak in China raises global alarm; know symptoms, treatment and more
The number of HMPV infections is rapidly increasing in China. There is no known treatment for this virus, which has raised concerns worldwide. The infection is more common among children and adolescents.
Covid originated in China’s Wuhan lab? There’s now ‘smoking gun’ evidence, says Rutgers scientist Richard Ebright
Referring to research proposals by Chinese scientists and their US collaborators, and the emergence of the same kind of virus ...
WHO urges China to share Covid origins data, five years on from pandemic’s emergence
The World Health Organization has urged China to share data to help understand the origins of Covid-19, five years on from ...
China facing new Covid-like pandemic? Here's everything we know about it so far
Social media claims about a new epidemic overwhelming hospitals and crematories in China, involving influenza A, HMPV, ...
As China Gets Another Covid-Like Scare, Beijing Calls It 'Winter Occurrence'
As photos emerge on social media showing hospitals in China swamped with people amid rising cases of human metapneumovirus or ...
5 things we know and still don’t know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries. The disease has killed an ...
China Reacts As WHO Issues Reminder About COVID Responsibility
Newsweek reached out to the WHO by email with a request for comment. Why It Matters. The WHO has for years been asking China ...
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COVID-19: WHO demands China share data, open files, to help uncover origins of virus
Dec. 31 (UPI) --The World Health Organization marked the fifth anniversary of the emergence of COVID-19 on Tuesday by ...
New mystery Chinese virus thought to 'already be in UK' with similar symptoms to Covid
A 'mystery illness' that is thought to be the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is currently spreading across China, with four key ...