HMPV, China

Rise of HMPV in China stokes new health concerns
A rise in cases of human metapneumovirus in China is stoking fears of a new health crisis, though authorities and experts say prospects for a sequel to the COVID-19 pandemic are remote. The big picture: HMPV is similar to respiratory syncytial virus,
Flu-Like Virus HMPV Is Spreading in China—Should We Be Worried?
Cases of a respiratory virus that causes flu-like symptoms are surging in China, raising plenty of questions about what this could mean for the rest of the world. Human metapneumo
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the illness.
How worried should you be about HMPV outbreak in China?
Professor Paul Hunter from the University of East Anglia notes that almost every child contracts HMPV by five years of age, with reinfections occurring throughout life. “HMPV typically causes cold-like symptoms that recover by themselves within 2 to 5 days. Severe cases are rare but can occur in vulnerable groups,” he says.
CDC monitoring possible spike of HMPV cases in China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a reported spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, and they are monitoring it closely.
HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China
HMPV is a respiratory disease that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. However, it can increase risks or lead to more serious complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, particularl
Doctors issue warning due to rising HMPV cases in US and China
Doctors from the US and other Western countries called on China to share more details regarding its rising HMPV cases. The Daily Mail says Beijing is yet to comment on the viral footage of overcrowded waiting rooms and wards on social media.
What We Know About HMPV, the 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, ...
What is HMPV? What to know about the virus as cases tick up in China and the 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.
Experts debunk HMPV myths, say there is ‘no sign of serious global issue’ from virus in China
A surge in cases of the respiratory virus HMPV in China has sparked concern online, but scientists warn the spread is very ...
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
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Could the mystery China hMPV virus outbreak trigger a pandemic? ExperExperts give verdicts
Dr Andrew Catchpole, chief scientific officer at challenge trial and laboratory services company hVIVO, said rates of serious ...
hMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus – and why it’s not cause for alarm
Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise ...
Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars
Public health experts caution that the human metapneumovirus cases are part of the typical ebb and flow of respiratory virus ...
The five symptoms of HMPV the little-known virus ‘overwhelming hospitals’ in China – and two groups at greatest risk
CASES of the human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, are reportedly surging in northern China, prompting fears of another Covid-like pandemic. Chinese authorities first issued warnings about ...
HMPV symptoms and diagnosis test as surging cases spark concern online
Key symptoms include a cough, fever, nasal congestion and fatigue, with some also experiencing a rash, shortness of breath or ...