China, Metapneumovirus

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.
Stakehodlers rally efforts in Nigeria as Human Metapneumovirus spreads in China
Cases of the Human Metapneumovirus, HMPV, have significantly increased across northern Chinese provinces in recent days, mainly among children. The country’s centre for disease control has warned people to take precautions with health and hygiene,
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.
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 pandemic
News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.
Human Metapneumovirus Cases Are Surging In China, Should We Be Concerned?
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases are surging in China and people are worried about another pandemic. Should they be? HMPV is a upper respiratory tract
Human Metapneumovirus: After Coranvirus, mysterious virus HMPV reported in China| Know symptoms, preventive measures
China is recording a rise in human metapneumovirus infections, particularly in children under 14. HMPV poses risks, especially to vulnerable populations.
Human Metapneumovirus Outbreak in China: HMPV Symptoms & More
The most common symptoms associated with HMPV are nasal congestion, cough, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. In the U.S., the virus typically spreads between the winter and the spring seasons, the CDC indicated on its website.
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 surging in neighboring China.
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: Nigerian govt gives fresh update on new China virus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that the country is not under immediate threat from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus currently raising concerns globally.
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.

Rate of HMPV infections in northern China declining

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection ...
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Fact Check: Is HMPV Like the New COVID?
News outlets and social media posts have commented on the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, suggesting that the little-known virus could cause a pandemic similar to COVID-19.
Human metapneumovirus: how serious is the threat?
The illness is "typically mild", said The Independent, but it can lead to "severe complications such as pneumonia, ...
HMPV Virus Cases Live Updates: First human Metapneumovirus case of the season detected in Assam, infant stable
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a flu-like virus causing mild respiratory infections, is seeing a rise in cases in China ...
China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, foreign ministry says
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...
South Africans urged to stay vigilant but calm as respiratory virus concerns rise from China
As fears rise following news of a surge in human metapneumovirus cases in China, the South African Health Department assures ...
HMPV Case LIVE: Fresh case reported from Gujarat, Himachal issues directive; China says ‘cases still at high level’
Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued ...