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Prof. Chandima Jeewandara addresses concerns on HMPV reports in China
Director of the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura – Prof. Chandima Jeewandara has addressed the rising concerns over a new wave of respiratory infections in China.
Taking to X, he points out, “Respiratory infections are common during winter and typically not a cause for alarm.”
“However, China is seeing a rise in respiratory infections, likely caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), overwhelming hospitals. HMPV can be serious for kids, the elderly, and those with weak immunity,” he says.
“HMPV, discovered in 2001, is not a new virus. It usually causes respiratory infections with symptoms resembling a cold or flu. While some social media posts describe a crisis, Chinese authorities and the WHO have not declared a state of emergency as of now…While HMPV is driving a rise in respiratory infections, it is neither a new virus nor a looming pandemic threat. Seasonal spikes are expected, particularly as people reacclimate to common pathogens after Covid-19 lockdowns,” he further explains.
Prof. Jeewandara’s entire thread on X is as follows :
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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing
03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.
The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.
The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.
The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.
(Pic: Accident 1st)
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