Agency: India reports 8 cases while Bhutan stays unaffected
On 4th January, China reported an increase in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering fears among the public that another pandemic, similar to COVID-19, might be starting.
The Ministry of Health of China confirmed the rise in cases, though no specific data on the number of infected individuals was provided. The announcement displayed global concerns as images of crowded hospitals in China circulated on social media, with many fearing that another COVID-19-like crisis was unfolding.
However, health experts quickly reassured the public, emphasizing that HMPV is not a new virus.