China hides the epidemic of HMPV, a strange disease spreads to Vietnam, the risk of COVID-19 re-exporting?

The outbreak of the HMPV virus in Vietnam and India, originating from China, has caused global concern. It is worth noting that the Chinese people have not yet been fully informed, raising many questions and whether HMPV can become a "substitute" for COVID-19.

On January 7, 2025, according to the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City. HCMC, HMPV is not a new virus. It has circulated in the city and has been documented in studies of the causative agent of community pneumonia. The results of a collaborative study between the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) and hospitals in Vietnam show that HMPV accounts for 12.5% of children among community pneumonia agents from July to December 2024. Epidemiological surveillance in Ho Chi Minh City. At the end of 2023, HMPV was also recorded with a rate of 15% in respiratory infections in children.

However, the simultaneous outbreak in many countries, especially the lack of information from China, has completely changed the situation. From a familiar virus, HMPV is becoming a potential danger on a larger scale.

Although the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City affirmed that there has been no abnormal fluctuation in the number of cases and severe disease status, the fact that HMPV has been detected in the community puts the city in a situation that requires high vigilance.

The symptoms of HMPV, including cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, and fever, are relatively similar to common respiratory illnesses, making early detection difficult. In severe cases, HMPV can cause severe pneumonia, which is especially dangerous for young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

Although the HMPV epidemic has begun to spread to countries such as Vietnam and India, according to information from domestic sources, the Chinese authorities have not yet released any official information about the severity of this epidemic.

This leaves the Chinese people unaware of the outbreak of a new danger, leading to concerns that necessary precautions and information have not been provided in time.

Not only that, some health experts are concerned that the lack of transparency in information disclosure can cause the epidemic to develop out of control, endangering not only the country but also global public health. This has led many to question the seriousness and preparedness of the Chinese government in dealing with health hazards.

Coincidentally, the timing of HMPV's outbreak also coincided with the time when the COVID-19 epidemic began to spread a few years ago, further increasing suspicions. Will HMPV be the next "scenario"? Will it have similar, even more serious consequences?

Although there is no conclusive evidence that HMPV will replace COVID-19, current developments suggest that it cannot be subjective.

The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and other health agencies quickly stepped in, implementing measures to monitor, quarantine and trace the source of infection. Experts also urge people not to be subjective, especially during winter and early spring, when HMPV tends to spread strongly. While there is no specific vaccine or treatment, it is important to raise public awareness and prevent the disease through simple measures such as wearing masks and maintaining personal hygiene.

At the same time, health authorities are also promoting propaganda campaigns for people to proactively detect symptoms of respiratory tract inflammation early, such as cough, fever, runny nose or sore throat, in order to take timely treatment measures. In the worst-case scenario, if the epidemic spreads and lasts for a long time, countries could face a severe outbreak and severely affect the health system.

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