Five Years After Covid Crisis, China Grapples With New Virus Outbreak: Report (X image @COVID19_disease)
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Some social media users said that multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, are circulating. There are even claims that Beijing has declared a state of emergency, though this has not been confirmed.
HMPV is known to cause flu-like symptoms. It can also present symptoms similar to Covid-19. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads.
A social media post by an X named as ‘SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)’ wrote, “China is facing a surge in multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, overwhelming hospitals and crematoriums. Children’s hospitals are particularly strained by rising pneumonia and “white lung” cases.”
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Multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, are spreading rapidly across China. pic.twitter.com/GRV3XYgrYX
— SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) January 1, 2025
The National Disease Control and Prevention Administration will establish a procedure for laboratories to monitor and report for disease control and prevention agencies to verify and handle cases, reported state broadcaster CCTV, quoting an administration official at a news conference.
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Data for acute respiratory diseases showed escalation in overall infections in the week of December 16 to 22, as per an official statement released on Thursday.
The recent cases detected include pathogens such as the rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus, with cases of the human metapneumovirus among people under the age of 14 showing an upward trend, especially in northern provinces.
(With inputs from agencies)
