Health officials share how 'mystery illness' is spread as UK put on high alert

The UK was said to be on high alert following cases of the HMPV virus. An outbreak in China earlier this month prompted scenes eerily similar to the first days of the Covid pandemic.

The UK Health and Security Agency confirmed human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases were climbing once more, with its latest report noting: "Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) positivity increased to 4.9 per cent, with the highest positivity in those aged 80 and over at 7.3 per cent."

Around 7,826 specimens were tested and British residents were told to "consider wearing a face mask" to prevent cases rising. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of the virus include a temperature and shortness of breath.


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Health officials share how 'mystery illness' is spread as UK put on high alert

Symptoms include a cough and a high temperature

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[Ghoti Ichthus]

More hysteria and fear-mongering.

It's common, they've known about it for 50 years, and the same people, who have complications from flu, colds, etc. are the ones at risk for a more serious case of this.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)​

What Is Human Metapneumovirus?

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a type of virus that causes common cold-like symptoms, Here's a look at symptoms, treatments, and when to get help.

www.webmd.com

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

FWIW, with all the childhood vaccines that have been used for many decades, a case of measles, mumps, rubella/German measles, or chicken pox can be a "mystery disease" to doctors, who have never practiced in third-world areas.