A new virus is spreading in China

Hilmes et al., Pediatric Radiology, 2017
Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

Another virus is spreading quickly throughout China.

HMPV, a respiratory illness, has been spiking in China, and according to China's director of the Institute for Infectious Diseases HMPV is most prominent among children 14 years and younger and in the northern part of the country.

With the Lunar New Year holiday coming up at the end of January, Chinese experts are expecting cases to ramp up even more by the end of the month.

Like COVID, HMPV spreads primarily in droplets from coughing or sneezing. There currently is no vaccine for the illness and there are no treatments other than management of symptoms.

 

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links

On Air & Up Next

  • Breakpoint This Week
    6:00AM - 6:30AM
     
    BreakPoint This Week is a weekly conversation between John Stonestreet and   >>
     
  • Life In Colorado
    6:30AM - 7:00AM
     
    Each week Salem Media of Colorado presents programming that highlights issues of the day in our local community.
     
  • The Voice of Reason
    7:00AM - 9:00AM
     
    The Voice of Reason, a conservative talk show that focuses on activism at the local level.
     
  • AUTOMOTIVE ADHD with Matt West.
     
    "This is where poor financial decisions are not only welcomed but embraced.   >>
     
  • The Restaurant Show
    10:00AM - 12:00PM
     
    On The Restaurant Show we strive to get you out and about – trying new   >>
     

See the Full Program Guide