Current Affairs - International - Discussion

China is facing a significant outbreak of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), along with other respiratory illnesses like influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19. The surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and crematories. HMPV symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, and breathlessness, with an incubation period of 3–6 days. High-risk groups such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to severe complications like pneumonia and bronchitis.