Since mid-December 2024, reports of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) outbreaks in China have captured global attention, with rising cases now observed around Asia, specifically in India, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan. In Malaysia alone, 327 cases of hMPV infections were reported in 2024 – a 45% rise from the 225 cases in 2023. The silver lining? hMPV is...
In the past month, monkeypox cases all over the world has been significantly growing, causing international panic. To date, there have already been over 2,000 monkeypox cases reported across 40 countries globally outside of West Africa, countries that do not usually see monkeypox infections and are not endemic for monkeypox virus such as Canada, United...
“Effective against coronavirus.” — The statement we’ve all been naturally scouting for from top to bottom off of disinfectant labels during this COVID-19 pandemic. How can disinfectant manufacturers claim that their product is effective against coronavirus and other viruses? Are some viruses generally more resistant to disinfectants? To begin, let us get an understanding of...