The issue:

Beijing has responded to concerns regarding recent human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections. The government says claims that it is an “unknown virus” are not true. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that HMPV isn’t a new strain. It has existed for over 60 years and typically causes upper respiratory infections that clear up on their own. The World Health Organization (WHO) agrees. They say that the increase in respiratory infections in China is normal for this time of year. Guo said that the number of respiratory diseases in China is lower than it was at the same time last year. He also said that the government is working to keep people healthy by watching what is happening and talking with the WHO.

Insights:

Claims tagging HMPV as an “unknown virus” are deemed scaremongering and contrary to scientific data.

China has a strong system for monitoring respiratory diseases, and the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention issues regular reports.

The number of new respiratory infections in China is lower than last year, which shows that the government is successfully managing public health.

Questions raised:

• What is human metapneumovirus (HMPV)?

HMPV is a common virus that often causes upper respiratory tract infections. It has been around for over 60 years.

• Why is there concern about HMPV in China?

Some individuals mistakenly label HMPV infections as an “unknown virus,” causing unnecessary alarm, which the Chinese government and WHO have refuted.

• How does China monitor respiratory infections?

China employs a sentinel surveillance system that routinely tracks respiratory pathogens and publishes detailed reports on their findings.

• What is the current status of respiratory infections in China?

As of now, respiratory infection levels in China are lower than compared to the same period last year, aligning with typical seasonal patterns.

Opinion:

It appears that the people who said that the world was experiencing a “Psyop” because of the pandemic were right. The pandemic was used as an excuse to impose restrictions on people’s freedom. Are “they” try to scare us again ?