Happy New Year! New Flu Outbreak Currently Happening In China Similiar To Covid-19

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The Communicable Disease Control Department (CDC) of the Ministry of Health has issued a warning regarding the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China. The virus, which causes symptoms resembling those of the common cold and Covid-19, has seen a rise in infections, particularly among children.

“Dr. Chen Chih-jung of Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital stated in an interview on Thursday that hMPV is similar to respiratory syncytial virus [RSV], which primarily affects children under the age of two, whereas hMPV tends to infect older children,” the CDC noted.

According to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC China), “Symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion and wheezing. Severe cases can result in bronchitis or pneumonia, particularly among infants, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.” 

The agency further noted that those with pre-existing lung conditions, such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or emphysema, are at higher risk of severe outcomes.

“The virus spreads primarily through droplets or aerosols from coughing or sneezing, as well as close contact or exposure to contaminated environments,” CDC China stated. “The incubation period ranges from three to five days.”

The National Disease Control and Prevention Administration in China has established protocols for laboratory reporting and case verification. 

“Data from December 16-22 indicates a rise in acute respiratory infections, including hMPV, particularly in northern provinces. Recent cases have predominantly involved individuals under 14 years of age,” according to Reuters.

“State broadcaster CCTV confirmed that respiratory infections this winter are largely attributed to the influenza virus, with hMPV also contributing,” the CDC added.

Despite the rising number of cases, experts emphasised caution in using antiviral drugs indiscriminately for hMPV, noting that “no specific vaccine or antiviral treatment exists” and that management should focus on alleviating symptoms.

The virus was first detected in 2001 by Dutch researchers in nasopharyngeal aspirate samples from children with respiratory infections caused by unknown pathogens.

The CDC has issued several recommendations to curb the spread of hMPV and other respiratory illnesses. These include “wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining social distance, washing hands frequently and avoiding crowded areas whenever possible”. 

https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/public-health-alert-hmpv-outbreak-in-china-similar-to-flu-and-covid-19

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/25/WS676b8b69a310f1265a1d4dbe.html

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The Journey continues

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is this seriously about to happen every 5 years from now on

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Just in time for LG7

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Happy LG7 year, I guess... 

No way something like COVID is happening again 

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The title  

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12 minutes ago, Lord Axel said:

is this seriously about to happen every 5 years from now on

We have to expect this type of stuff to happen. And to be fair, a lot of viruses are affecting certain regions depending on where you look. My state (in Mexico) is affected by Dengue all the time but increases a lot during this current season. 

It would be more concerning if a bacterial disease started mass-spreading due to antibiotic resistance getting worse every year. Like hell, there are species of Klebsiella only sensitive to Meropenem (thank God it's not a common bateria).

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38 minutes ago, Lord Axel said:

is this seriously about to happen every 5 years from now on

Only if that's Gaga's album cycle

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8 minutes ago, Bronco said:

Only if that's Gaga's album cycle

 

her power 

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So it's real ? Will Gaga drop the name of LG7 today ? 

I'm confused... 

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52 minutes ago, lastpopicon said:

 

her power 

The Gaga curse continues

 

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LG7 X hMPV-25 COLLAB 

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Bring it on please! 

My sleep routine was never better than in the 2020 lockdown. 

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I could really do with another lockdown ngl