Is it safe to travel to China amid HMPV outbreak scare and viral videos? All you need to know
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) — a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms. As per reports, China is currently dealing with a fresh outbreak of viruses with the emergence of various respiratory infectious diseases in winter, sparking global concerns.
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If social media videos are to be believed, the virus is posing major health challenges, with a sharp increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly HMPV. The number of infected people are reportedly rising and it clearly looks like a concerning situation.
There's one question that is constantly on everyone's mind- Is it safe to travel to China right now?
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HMPV cases rise in China
Photos and videos of people wearing masks in hospitals in China emerged on social media platforms and local reports said the outbreak of HMPV is similar to the Covid outbreak five years ago. Not only this, along with HMPV, there are claims of other viruses, including influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and even Covid-19, circulating simultaneously.
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