Has China Declared State Of Emergency Over Virus Outbreaks? What We Know
Despite the lack of an official proclamation, social media speculation about a state of emergency has been stoked by reports of a viral outbreak in China, including human metapneumovirus. Due to the possibility of worldwide transmission,
Posts falsely claim mystery disease outbreak, state of emergency in China
China has not declared a state of emergency. PolitiFact checked multiple Chinese and U.S. government websites and found no public health emergency announcements. One of the respiratory viruses social media posts are spotlighting is human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which was discovered in 2001. It causes coldlike symptoms and most cases are mild.
China Declares Emergency After Multiple Virus Outbreak: 'Human Metapneumovirus' Cases Surge; All We Know About This Virus & Its Symptoms
Recent reports from China have highlighted a worrying increase in respiratory infections, with hospitals facing overcrowding and health systems under pressure. Viral videos from China have been circulating all over the internet,
New Virus Outbreak In China: What Is HMPV? Know Symptoms, Prevention Tips And More
Young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe illness due to HMPV.
What We Know About HMPV, the Common Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.
What is HMPV? China steps up emergency measures amid new virus outbreak
China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures, and public concerns about an outbreak. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus (HMPV),
China Faces New Virus Outbreak Five Years After Covid Crisis
China is facing a new virus outbreak, with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreading rapidly, causing flu-like and COVID-19-like symptoms. Hospitals, especially children's hospitals, are overwhelmed.
WHO Rejects Reports of HMPV Outbreak in China
The World Health Organization has released a statement on the reported outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China and elsewhere.
Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.
China virus warning as HMPV outbreak 'threatens to spread abroad' confirms expert
Experts have warned the public that a virus surging in China could make its way overseas as it is 'likely to spread', with Brits now warned to brace for the HMPV virus
No, China Has Not Declared a State of Emergency Over Respiratory Viruses
The posts are mostly false. Chinese authorities have reported an increase in some respiratory infections, but the increases ...
China facing new Covid-like pandemic? Here's everything we know about it so far
Social media claims about a new epidemic overwhelming hospitals and crematories in China, involving influenza A, HMPV, ...
China Faces Surge in HMPV-led Respiratory Illnesses, But No Declared Epidemic Yet
The incident highlights the importance of data transparency and combating misinformation to ensure effective responses to ...
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China in Crisis as Viral Outbreak 'Overwhelms' Hospitals and Crematoriums Nationwide: Reports
Hospitals overrun, crematoriums strained, and citizens panickingChina grapples with a state of emergency as multiple ...
Earthquake in Tibet kills over 100 people, China's state media say, with many others feared trapped
A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western ...