Wednesday 08 Jan 2025

Is Wuhan a hub for developing deadly biological weapons?

DATTAPRASAD SHIRODKAR, Mumbai | JANUARY 05, 2025, 07:58 PM IST

In China, the spread of viruses causing respiratory illnesses like Influenza-A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumonia, and COVID-19 has increased. This spread is affecting children’s health significantly leading to a rise in hospital admissions. These viruses exhibit symptoms similar to other respiratory infections, such as colds and fevers in children. However, experts suggest that there is no reason to panic in the current situation if proper precautions are taken. Five years ago, a viral outbreak in Wuhan, Beijing, marked the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused global havoc. Now, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is spreading in China, sparking fears that a similar outbreak could occur again. Wuhan, the epicenter of the initial coronavirus outbreak, is reportedly the origin of this new virus as well.  Five years ago, Wuhan's coronavirus outbreak wreaked havoc worldwide, and now, the HMPV virus appears to have originated from the same location. Is this merely a coincidence, or is Wuhan a hub for developing biological weapons? The Chinese Dragon seems to be spewing various deadly viruses. It is essential for the World Health Organization to take timely notice of these recurring dangerous viruses emerging from China.




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