WHO commented on the spread of metapneumovirus in China. This was reported by the Ministry of Health press service.
The epidemiological situation related to the spread of metapneumovirus in China has been causing concerns since last week.
The World Health Organization has issued its statement on this situation.
It was mentioned that reports of hospitals in China being overwhelmed with patients are unfounded. This has also been confirmed by the country's officials.
Moreover, WHO has not received any reports of unusual epidemic increases in diseases in this country. The current situation related to metapneumovirus in the area is within seasonal norms.
“No emergencies have been observed. The level of acute respiratory viral infections registered, including metapneumovirus, has not exceeded the expected limits for the winter season”, — according to the WHO statement.
In general, the organization continues to carefully monitor the dynamics of respiratory diseases worldwide.
