While the spread of HMPV (Human Metapneumo Virus) of the corona virus in China caused great concern, the news of the spread of the same virus in the countries of Japan and Hong Kong has come out.
According to a media report by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, 94,259 people have been infected in a single week up to 2,150. With this, the current number of infected people in Japan has reached 718,000. There is a fear that the infection will become more widespread in the coming days as the winter is intensifying in the country.
On the other hand, the infection has also spread in Hong Kong, a neighboring country of China. Although not as many as China and Japan, more than 1000 HMPV cases have been recorded.
Earlier, during the winter season, the Covid-19 virus spread widely in China and spread to Japan and Hong Kong, killing many people.
What is an infection?
HMPA, or human meta pneumovirus, is a virus that causes respiratory problems. It can appear in all age groups. It mostly affects children and the elderly and immunocompromised people. It was first seen 20 years ago.
Spread of infection
The infection is spread by droplets released when coughing or sneezing. HM PV is also likely to be contracted through contact with infected people and exposure to polluted environment.
symptoms
Mild symptoms of corona including cough, cold, fever, sore throat, wheezing, difficulty in breathing are seen in HMPV infected people.
What is a precaution?
Wear a mask. Isolate if you have cold, flu. Go to the doctor. Use sanitizer. Maintain cleanliness.
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Beijing: China has rejected reports of an outbreak of HMPV infection of the covid type in the country and said that the respiratory problems being reported this time are less severe compared to last year’s winter. Also, travel to China
It is safe to do.
Mao Ning, the foreign spokesperson of Xi’s government, said, ‘I can assure you that the Chinese government cares about the health of its citizens and the foreigners here. Therefore, it is safe to travel to China,’ he said.
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New Delhi: HMPV in China
The central government has said that after the spread of the infection, respiratory related health problems (in Poenna) have been monitored in India as well. But for now
Abhaya assured that there is no situation to worry about in the country. Director General of Health Services Dr. Commented by Atul