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13 January 2025

去年骨痛热症病例逾1万3600起 同比增37%

本地去年的骨痛热症病例超过1万3600起,比前年增加近37%。根据国家环境局官网星期二(1月7日)发布的最新数据,上周通报的骨痛热症病例再次突破100起。去年12月29日至今年1月4日的一周里,当局共接获111起骨痛热症病例通报,比前一周多40起。
08 January 2025

HMPV cases are rising across Asia. Should you be worried?

China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus or HMPV, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children. India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are also among other countries that have also reported cases of this virus. How does HMPV compare to COVID-19 and how can we protect ourselves?