Is HMPV Next Pandemic? China Faces New Respiratory Virus Amid Winter Infection Spike | India Today

As China grapples with a surge in respiratory illnesses, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is taking center stage in public health discussions. This virus shares some concerning similarities with the Covid-19 virus, leading to heightened vigilance among health authorities. HMPV has joined influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19 in contributing to an alarming rise in respiratory infections. Amidst the winter infection spike, China’s disease control authorities have rolled out a monitoring system for pneumonia of unknown origin, aimed at addressing potential threats posed by HMPV and other pathogens. Though not declared an emergency, the rise of HMPV underscores the importance of understanding its transmission and impact on public health. #hmpv #chinavirusoutbreak #covidcomparison #winterillnesses #healthalert #indiatoday #indiatodaylivestream Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday