HMPV, China

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, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.
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.
Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV
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.
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 seasons.
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,
What is HMPV? The Respiratory Virus Putting China on Alert
The recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China has alarmed the population, drawing comparisons to COVID-19.
HMPV Virus Outbreak Surges Alongside Alarming Scenes from Hospitals in China
In a world still reeling from the echoes of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials in the United States have raised concerns about a growing outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) potentially mirroring past crises.
HMPV cases rise in UK after fears of major outbreak in China
Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) have jumped in the UK amid speculation about an outbreak in China. Data shared by health authorities shows that infections have been going up during December and are expected to continue to rise in the coming weeks.

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A respiratory virus is spreading in China. Here's why it's not the new COVID-19.
Unlike COVID-19, human metapneumovirus has been around for decades, and we understand how it spreads and how to treat it.
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