What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
What We Know About HMPV, the Common Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.
What is HMPV? Here's what you need to know as virus cases tick up in China, US
As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.
Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.
Exclusive: HMPV 'not a new virus'; China's respiratory infection within usual range, says WHO
As respiratory diseases enter a peak period in winter, multiple foreign media outlets have been exaggerating reports of a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, claiming that it has overwhelmed local hospitals.
Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO
WHO sheds light on Human metapneumovirus, a seasonal virus circulating in winter and spring. Learn more about this common virus and its impact. Scroll down to know more.
Fact Check: Human metapneumovirus in China is not ‘new,’ no state of emergency declared
A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.
Human Metapneumovirus that raises alarms: should we really worry about the virus spreading in China?
The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,
HMPV: What to Know About The Respiratory Virus Outbreak in China
Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns.
China says flu cases show signs of easing, respiratory infections still rising
China's Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday that while the rate of influenza virus in the country has shown signs of slowing, the overall cases of acute respiratory infectious diseases continued to rise.
Metapneumovirus surge in China prompts EU vigilance
During a conference in Brussels on Wednesday, European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnčířová addressed media reports concerning the situation in China. She highlighted the rise in metapneumovirus infections in the region but emphasized that,
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