A virus whis is apparently surging in China could soon reach “other parts of the world”
Top British virus experts have called on Chinese authorities to disclose vital information about what they describe as a worrying outbreak of the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) which is reported to be overwhelming its hospitals.
One so called expert warned that such an outbreak would place more stress on the UK’s already overwhelmed National health services this winter.
The respiratory disease, which is nothing new, causes symptoms which are similar to the common cold and influenza, but according to one so called expert such an outbreak would place more stress on the UK’s already overwhelmed National health services this winter.
Sounding remarkably like ‘advice’ given’ ahead of the covid scamdemic, Brits are being urged to practice regular hand washing and wear masks in, or avoid crowded places altogether. Those eligible are also being urged to get their winter flu vaccines if they haven’t done so already……..
The Express reports: With a mix of illnesses like flu, Covid-19, and norovirus already threatening to put extra stress on health services during this busy period, the last thing the NHS needs is another virus added into the mix.
But Sanjaya Senanayake, an Infectious Diseases Physician at the Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology, warned that this is entirely possible.
He told Express.co.uk: “It does cause a problem, and it is quite likely, as China is seeing a lot of it, that with all the global travel that we see, particularly at this time of year, it may be taken to other parts of the world.”
There is no need to be concerned about this virus becoming the next pandemic, particularly given it was not passed onto humans from animals, as most experts believe COVID-19.
But he urged China to stay vigilant and watch for indicators of a new disease that may be spreading.
Prof Senanayake said: “Throughout this outbreak China needs to keep gathering the data or to see which viruses and which bacteria are dominating, or whether something new is appearing.
“If they do see something unusual they need to let the World Health Organisation know ASAP.”
