Will there be a lockdown? A new virus in China..!?

A new HMPV virus has started spreading in china, which has caused fear among the public. Many people are afraid that this HMPV virus will cause a pandemic like Corona. What are the symptoms of this HMPV virus? Let's see what is the similarity between this and Corona. Just as Corona spread in china during the New Year period 5 years ago. Similarly, the HMPV virus has started spreading there now.

HMPV virus: Information has been released on social media that hospitals in china are overflowing due to this HMPV virus. So much so that there have even been reports that china has declared a state of emergency to deal with the HMPV virus. However, china has not officially confirmed it yet. Let's take a look at some things about this virus that has caused a stir all over the world.

 What are the symptoms and treatment? The HMPV virus is not a new virus. It was first detected in 2001. It belongs to the Pneumovirus family and is closely related to the respiratory syncytial virus. Its main symptoms are cough, runny nose, and sore throat.
Similarities: It can cause serious effects including pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma in children, the elderly, and those with co-morbidities. This virus can start showing its symptoms within 3 days of entering our body. Although this HMPV virus and the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes coronavirus belong to different virus families, there are significant similarities between the two. First of all, both are respiratory diseases. That is, both viruses primarily target the respiratory system and cause mild to severe disease. Fever, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath are common symptoms for both. Like Corona, it is also more common among the elderly and those with comorbidities.
 
Difference: At the same time, there is an important difference in the mode of transmission. That is, in the case of Corona, it is transmitted through the air. That is, the virus is transmitted through the air exhaled by a person infected with Corona. On the other hand, the HMPV virus does not seem to be transmitted through the air in the current environment. It is said to be transmitted through droplets emitted from infected people. Preventing the spread of the virus is the same for not only these two viruses but also for all of them. That is, wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, and practicing hygiene can control the spread of the virus. Also, maintaining social distance is considered important. In terms of vaccination, we now have several vaccines for Corona. But, there are no vaccines for the HMPV virus. There is a situation where only its symptoms need to be treated.

Should we worry: So far, no one in india has been diagnosed with this type of virus. Moreover, it is noteworthy that the central government has also said that it is closely monitoring the situation in china and that no cases have been detected in the current situation. It does not seem that strict restrictions have been imposed in china itself. Therefore, analysts say that there is no need to even think about a lockdown in the current situation.
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Sowmiya Sriram

05/01/2025 11:03 PM