Will the world go into lockdown again? After 5 years of Corona, mysterious disease spreads again in China

Worrying news is coming out from China once again. A mysterious disease has started preying on children and the elderly. The rapidly increasing cases of this disease have alerted not only China but also other countries of the world.

A mysterious disease has once again hit China, which has fueled online discussions and rumors. The news that China's hospitals are overflowing with patients, crematoriums are overcrowded, and that cases of several viruses such as influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are on the rise. Some people are calling it a sign of a new epidemic.

China is currently witnessing a rapid increase in cases of respiratory diseases, especially among children and the elderly. Young children (whose immune system is not yet fully developed) and the elderly (whose immunity has weakened) are more susceptible to this disease. The symptoms are similar to those of cold and flu — fever, cough, runny nose and sometimes difficulty in breathing. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia. However, the Chinese government or the World Health Organization (WHO) has not issued any formal alert on this. Experts believe the disease is a seasonal boom, not a new pandemic.

Is this really an epidemic?

Videos and claims that hospitals are full of patients and the situation is out of control are yet to be substantiated. Experts say the main reason for this seasonal surge is the cold weather and post-Covid effects. During the Covid lockdown, people's exposure to other common viruses was reduced, reducing their immunity capacity. According to experts, Influenza A is the main disease at the moment, and a few cases of hMPV have been reported. But hMPV is not a new disease; It was first identified in 2001 and is seen as a seasonal outbreak every year.

How can it be avoided?

Take care of cleanliness to prevent this disease. Wear a mask in crowded areas and stay home if you are sick. Keep an eye on the health of children and the elderly and contact the doctor immediately if needed. Rumours of a lockdown are once again intensified around the world due to the rising cases of the disease in China, but experts say that it is a common seasonal disease and there is no need to panic.