A few years ago, China made the world face a deadly virus like COVID-19. Now, another new virus, HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus), has troubled the people there. Crowded pictures of health centers have appeared on Chinese social media, in which the rapid spread of the virus can be guessed. This virus has so far become the cause of panic and confusion among people.

HMPV has symptoms similar to flu

HMPV has symptoms similar to flu, such as fever, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing. This virus mostly affects the upper respiratory tract, but can sometimes target the lower part as well. This virus spreads more during winter and spring. It spreads through cough, cold or personal contact.

The Chinese government has asked people to wear masks and wash their hands frequently. But it is also true that the question of transparency always arises on China. During COVID-19, China was late in sharing data many times, and WHO also had to raise questions on their transparency many times. Now, when a new virus has become a problem in China, people feel that perhaps the officials there are trying to hide something.

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