China: A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, particularly among children under 14. Although cases are rising in China, no HMPV cases have been reported in India so far.

For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.

A viral video has been getting widespread attention on the internet as amidst reports of an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. The video showed a crowded hospital, suggesting a rise of numerous viral infections such as HMPV, mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19 in China.

China faces an HMPV outbreak, with hospitals overwhelmed by rising respiratory illnesses. The virus primarily affects children and the elderly, mimicking flu symptoms, and poses severe risks for individuals with pre-existing conditions.

After the epidemic of COVID-19, which troubled the world and left lasting impacts globally, recent viral videos emerging on social media show hospitals in China overwhelmed by a surge in respiratory illnesses.

China has reported the outbreak of another respiratory virus — human metapneumovirus (HMPV) — which is rapidly spreading in several parts of the country. Amid the rise in cases, health authorities across the world are warning over the outbreak and emphasising on enhancing hygiene measures such as wearing face masks and washing hands.