Recently, Chinese health officials have reported a surge in these HMPV cases, particularly in children under 14. The virus has reportedly been around for decades, and though it has similar symptoms and means of spreading to Covid-19, experts have said that it is unlikely to pose the same global threat.
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00:00Recently, Chinese health officials have reported a surge in these HMPV cases, particularly
00:07in children under 14.
00:09The virus has reportedly been around for decades and though it has similar symptoms and means
00:13of spreading to COVID-19, experts have said that it is unlikely to pose the same global
00:18threat.
00:19The infection itself belongs to the same family as RSV.
00:23For most people, HMPV presents similarly to a common cold.
00:27It can reportedly cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, and especially
00:32among young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, according to
00:37the US Centers for Disease Control.
00:40The most common symptoms can be a cold, a cough, a fever, nasal congestion and shortness
00:45of breath.
00:47The infection spreads through human contact or by touching objects or surfaces that have
00:52the viruses on them, then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.
00:56Protection guidance advises to wash your hands regularly and avoid contact with others
01:00if you or they are unwell.