China, HMPV

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.
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.
Are there HMPV cases in the U.S.? What we know about human metapneumovirus as infection cases increase in China
As of January 2025, in both the U.S. and China, an increasing concern has developed over human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Notable upticks in reports have been detected.
How serious is HMPV? What we know on US concerns over human metapneumovirus China outbreak
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is making waves after upticks were reported in China, India and even the U.S. What is HMPV virus? Symptoms? What we know
China CDC Issues Update on Virus Outbreaks
The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
China: New virus outbreak could spread globally
An expert has warned that the new virus currently spreading in China could reach "other parts of the world." The human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has seen a recent surge in cases across China, has prompted the country’s Centers for Disease Control to call for additional measures to curb its spread.
This Virus is Spreading Like Wildfire in China—What is HMPV and Why Is It Spreading So Fast?
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreads rapidly in China, causing respiratory illnesses, with rising cases also reported in India.
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HMPV Is Just a Mild Seasonal Illness, Experts Say
However, hMPV is not new. It was first identified in 2001 and may have been circulating decades earlier, with recurring ...
Fact Check: Is HMPV Like the New COVID?
HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough and a runny or stuffy nose. There is no specific treatment for HMPV and at ...
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How Worried Should We Be About the HMPV Virus?
Another similarity to COVID: A case of HMPV can last about a week, with symptoms peaking around the third day, Dr. Hoy told ...
China’s latest virus surge is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has also seen spikes in the U.S. Here are the symptoms and whether it could be the next pan…
News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick ...
India's first human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases confirmed, but officials say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly ...
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HMPV Live Updates: 80-Year-Old Man Found Infected With Human Metapneumovirus In Ahmedabad
HMPV is a respiratory virus that primarily targets the upper and lower respiratory tract upon entering the body.
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Hidden culprit: Human metapneumovirus identified in severe adult pneumonia case
Severe pneumonia caused by human metapneumovirus in an immunocompetent adult highlights diagnostic challenges and underscores ...
HMPV in India: Is Human Metapneumovirus friendly with winter and hostile to heat? It differs from COVID-19 as…Health experts say…
Not the unprecedented and deadly COVID-19, but the new concern in China is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is reportedly ...
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Ahmedabad registers third HMPV case, nine-month-old under treatment
A nine-month-old in Ahmedabad tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), marking Gujarat's fourth case. The child is ...