Reports of human metapneumovirus cases surging in northern China during the winter season have been circulating on news outlets internationally. The country had seen an increase, especially in children,

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory disease among children and the elderly. Here's what we know about the symptoms and how to avoid it.

The WHO said Chinese data up to Dec 29 showed detections of HMPV, seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have all increased in recent weeks, particularly in northern parts of China. Influenza is currently the most commonly reported cause of disease, it said.

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.

China is currently battling an outbreak of HMPV, a virus that causes cold-like symptoms, after it was detected in the city of Xian on December 16 last year.

A top medical research boffin has said more information is needed on the HMPV strain impacting China at the moment and 'if the virus causing high infection rates' has differences

News of a respiratory virus spreading in China and footage of crowded hospitals have predictably led to panic, with concern that the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) may be COVID 2.0 for 2025. Cases in the US have been increasing since November.

A recent outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is raising alarm bells about a possible new pandemic. As images of overcrowded hospitals and masked patients flooded social media, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its advice,