CAPE TOWN - A mysterious viral illness in China, known as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV, is causing concern due to its similarities with the COVID-19 outbreak.
Reports indicate the illness is spreading rapidly and placing significant strain on China's healthcare system.
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What exactly is the HMPV outbreak, and how can this little-known respiratory illness be prevented?
Professor Tulio de Oliveira, Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation at Stellenbosch University, spoke to eNCA.