The Ministry of Health reports a virus similar to Covid-19 spreading in China

The World Health Organization (WHO) has not released official information about the epidemic situation in VietnamChinaAt the same time, we do not confirm the accuracy and authenticity of information spread on media channels, newspapers and social networks related to the virus causing this epidemic.

In recent days, the event-based surveillance system has recorded information from the press and social networks about cases of pneumonia caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.

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Some articles also expressed concern about the risk of a new health crisis after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regarding this information, Mr. Hoang Minh Duc said that the Department of Preventive Medicine quickly contacted the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam, the Asia-Pacific region and the Health Charter Center. International (IHR) in China (China). Center for Disease Control) to check and update the situation.

Accordingly, until now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has not yet announced official information about the epidemic situation in China.

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s 52nd week of 2024 acute respiratory infectious disease surveillance results report shows that specimens collected from hospital outpatient departments and emergency departments ranked first among Record agents such as influenza virus, human metapneumovirus.

During winter in China, respiratory diseases tend to increase, including seasonal influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children, and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

According to this report, the number of cases of respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms in week 52 of 2024 was lower than in the same period last year.

Yesterday, January 4, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the respiratory infection epidemic spreading in this country is a normal phenomenon, not a rare medical phenomenon.

Based on information from the event monitoring system, the Department of Preventive Medicine proactively monitors and monitors developments in the situation of respiratory transmitted diseases in China.

The Ministry will also continue to update epidemic developments, working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and China’s IHR implementation focal point to share accurate and complete information.