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Virus Outbreak In China Sparking Concerns: Here's What To Know About Hmpv
A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating in the population.
HMPV, a known virus, usually causes cold-like symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, and a sore throat.
The new rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern China, has officials urging caution as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, a time when travel and gatherings often lead to spikes in illness.
Data from China’s state news agency, Xinhua, shows …
Man Grabs Paramedic By Throat After Refusing To Put On Mask At Jefferson Bucks Hospital: Police
A man assaulted a paramedic who asked him to put on a mask at a hospital in Bucks County, authorities said.
Jeffrey Choi, 42, is accused of grabbing the paramedic by their throat after refusing to put on a mask at Jefferson Bucks Hospital in Langhorne on Monday, Feb. 21, Fall Township police said.
Another medic and hospital staff had to secure him before police arrived, they said.
Choi, of Fort Lee, NJ, was arraigned on charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct, records show.
He was remanded to Bucks County Prison in lieu of 10 percent of $100,000 bail. His preliminary hearing …
