China’s flu season is showing signs of slowing down 🩺, with health authorities reporting a 3.8% rise in positive flu tests this month—lower than the same period in 2024. NHC spokesperson Hu Qiangqiang shared the update at a Sunday press conference, noting regional variations but overall optimism. \"Flu activity will gradually decrease later this month,\" he said.
Despite social media buzz about a so-called \"new virus\" (spoiler: it’s not 🚫), experts confirmed that human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been around since the 2000s. The World Health Organization and China’s Foreign Ministry have debunked the rumors, urging calm.
Hospitals nationwide report stable medical supplies, and Beijing Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Xu Baoping told CGTN that patient numbers this winter are lower than last year’s. But he warned parents: Kids recovering from one flu strain could catch another. \"Their immune systems need time to bounce back,\" he explained 🧒💊.
Northern China remains a hotspot 🌨️, so health officials recommend staying vigilant against respiratory illnesses. Keep those masks handy!
