Jan 9, 2025 · A surge in cases of the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised fears of another Covid-style pandemic.

The HMPV seasonal outbreak in China, caused by respiratory syndrome human metapneumovirus (HMPV), began with an increase in cases in Beijing, China in December 2024. It was brought to public attention when the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention published data showing that respiratory infections of human metapneumovirus had risen ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, and data from the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released...

Jan 6, 2025 · Chinese health officials are reportedly monitoring an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). There is currently no evidence that the outbreak is out of the ordinary or that a new respiratory virus or illness has emerged in China.

Jan 3, 2025 · News reports and social media posts are warning of a new outbreak of a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, but officials are yet to confirm this.

Jan 7, 2025 · Experts say the HMPV outbreak in China is not of major concern — it is neither a new, mystery illness nor responsible for as many cases as COVID or other infections even this season. According...

Jan 7, 2025 · 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.

Jan 9, 2025 · In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV.

Jan 8, 2025 · In northern China, HMPV cases have been rising among children 14 years and younger, according to Kan Biao, director of China’s Institute for Infectious Diseases. The spike coincides with the...

Jan 3, 2025 · China is witnessing a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, sparking concerns of another health crisis after COVID-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts show overcrowded hospitals,...