A new virus is beginning to make headlines around the world, as it can cause respiratory illness of varying severity in people of all ages, but it is especially prevalent in young

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.

NCDC, which falls under the Union Health Ministry is also closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases.

Alarming videos that have emerged on social media appear to show hospitals in China overwhelmed by the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV).