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The Impact of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) on Respiratory Health
Overview: The HMPV virus can affect both the upper and lower respiratory tracts, affecting human lungs and the respiratory tract. It is a contagious lung disease that causes flu- or cold-like symptoms but can raise the risk of or cause more serious problems like bronchitis or pneumonia, especially in vulnerable groups like older people, children,…
All the Information You Need to Know About the Covid JN.1 Variant
JN.1, a descendant of the BA.2.86 variant (an Omicron sub-variant), is recognised by WHO as a separate variant of interest (VOI) from its parent lineage BA.2.86 because of its rapidly increasing spread. Considering the limited data available, the additional public health risk caused by JN.1 is currently assessed as low globally. However, the northern hemisphere’s…
