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Unpacking HMPV: What you need to know about China's new viral illness with symptoms similar to Covid-19

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China has seen an increase in Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory disease with flu-like symptoms in recent weeks. To date, the Department of Health in South Africa has not confirmed any cases of HMPV in the country. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Dr Angelique Coetzee from the Solidarity Doctors Network about how to stay safe.
7 Jan English South Africa Business · Arts

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