As there is rise in respiratory illness cases Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, there are complaints against the congested and overwhelmed hospitals. The central union health experts are especially worried about the spread of the HMPV virus, respiratory virus among the Asian countries.
All the neighboring countries are keenely watching the flu to outbreak and the respiratory virus spread over China. Some regions like Hong kong are implementing strict monitoring as they have reported few cases.
The virus mainly spreads through droplets of coughing or sneezing, and also through contact with the infected persons and according to US center for disease control and prevention, the HMPV symptoms are common as other winter-season viral illness.
According to China’s health authorities, the northern regions of country are reporting more cases confirming that northern China has badly affected by the virus. HMPV, can inflect on the people of all ages, most likely to be seen in children.
Followed by the situation concern has been raised among the healthcare, especially children’s hospitals, as the virus is more found in children, because of this there is a stress due to a rise in pneumonia and white lung cases.
Japan has reported thousands of cases nationwide, According the Japan’s broadcasters 94,259 flu cases were reported in a week and lead up to December 15th across 5,000 hospitals and clinics throughout the country.
The people of virus infected region have been advised to follow the precautions like to wash their hands and wear masks, it is unfortunate that the virus has been known for 20 years and still no cure has been found.