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New Respiratory Virus Spreads Across China: Is it a Threat to the Global Community?

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A new wave of illness is raising concerns in China, with social media platforms buzzing over a "mystery" virus that some claim is "worse than COVID-19." The outbreak, attributed to human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has led to increased hospitalizations, particularly among those aged 50-60, with some experiencing severe pneumonia just days after infection. These developments have sparked fears that a second global pandemic could be on the horizon.

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An AI rendering of a Chinese urgent care.

An AI rendering of a Chinese urgent care.

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By Abigail James
1/13/2025 (3 months ago)

Published in Health

Keywords: China Virus, COVID-19, health, HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus, World News

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