New Delhi:
People in China are in panic due to Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV). This virus is spreading rapidly among people. Many people are dying due to HMPV virus in Chinese hospitals. It is being claimed in media reports that the situation in China is similar to that at the time of Corona virus infection 5 years ago. It is claimed about the Corona virus that it had spread from a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan and had engulfed the entire world. Can the HMPV virus also originate from China and spread across the world including India? This question is in the minds of many people today. However, the Health Ministry of India says that there is no need for Indians to worry about the current situation in China. The government is keeping an eye on the situation of the virus spreading in China.
What did China say about HMPV?
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, “Respiratory infections peak during the winter season.” I can assure you that the Chinese government cares about the health of Chinese citizens and foreigners coming to China. It is safe to travel in China, there is no major danger here.
Does India need to be afraid?
Amid reports of increase in the disease caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, the Health Ministry said that the government is monitoring the developments, at present no increase in the rate of infection of the virus has been seen. He said, metapneumovirus is like any other virus that causes the common cold, and in the very old and the very young it can cause flu-like symptoms. He said that if there is an increase in cases, the country is prepared to deal with the situation. The Health Ministry said, ‘In any case, during winter, the outbreak of respiratory virus infections increases, for which our hospitals are usually prepared with the necessary supplies and necessary beds.’
How does it spread… how do you protect yourself?
HMPP virus usually spreads through coughing and sneezing. Apart from this, it also spreads rapidly by touching or touching a person infected with this virus. Its symptoms start appearing within 5 days after getting infected. Experts say that this virus is always present, but it becomes more active during cold weather. It quickly captures people, making the problem seem bigger. Therefore there is no need to panic.
- Wear a mask before leaving the house, because it spreads from one person to another through cough and cold.
- Do not shake hands with an infected person and clean hands thoroughly after returning home.
- Do not take any medicine without consulting a doctor.
- Avoid going to crowded places, because the infection spreads rapidly here.
- There is no vaccine for HMPV virus yet.
virus attack in china
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, such a situation is now visible in China, due to which countries around the world are worried. It is being claimed in reports and social media posts that the situation is worsening in China, the hospitals there are confirming this. A huge crowd is visible outside the hospitals. It is also being claimed that more dead bodies are being brought to the crematoriums in China for cremation. This is also being linked to the outbreak of HMPV virus. It is being said that these days many viruses including HMPV are spreading simultaneously in China.
What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMVP)?
Human metapneumovirus (HMVP) looks somewhat similar to corona virus. This is a virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms. This virus is most affecting small children, elderly people and people with weak immune systems. It is such people who are becoming seriously ill. Due to exposure to this virus, patients are facing problems like cough, fever, blocked nose etc. Due to this virus, patients also suffer from serious diseases like pneumonia and bronchiolitis, after which their health starts deteriorating rapidly.
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