What is HMPV? Here's what you need to know as virus cases tick up in China, 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 reveal the most important surfaces to disinfect amid hMPV rise
Health authorities have revealed the most important surfaces to clean and disinfect amid a surge of HMPV, a relatively ...
Sound familiar? WHO and China downplay threat of virus outbreak
The World Health Organization has finally commented on the viral outbreak of HMPV in China that has fueled pandemic fears, ...
WHO expert explains one key difference between hMPV surge and coronavirus pandemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued advice following a surge in hMPV cases in China, with the disease also on the ...
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UK expert makes China mystery virus HMPV information request over pandemic fears
A top medical research boffin has said more information is needed on the HMPV strain impacting China at the moment and 'if ...
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After China, HMPV Cases Reported In Malaysia, Hong Kong And India, Know How To Stay Safe
After China, Malaysia too reported a 45% surge in 2024. Not too far away, Hong Kong too reported cases, though the numbers of ...
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Here's What to Know About Human Metapneumovirus
Reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory illness that causes flu- and cold-like symptoms, are growing ...
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Winter illnesses return with a vengeance
The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while ...
China’s illness spike is mostly just seasonal flu and other usual bugs
In a statement released Tuesday, the World Health Organization summed up the situation: ...
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Mystery new HMPV virus could account for 1 in 20 respiratory infections as cases surge
According to recent surveillance data in the UK, at least one in 20 cases of respiratory infections could be an HMPV case which shows numbers doubling over the last month.
The truth about HMPV panic, according to experts — and how it really compares to COVID
News of a respiratory virus spreading in China and footage of crowded hospitals has predictably led to panic among the people ...
HMPV outbreak: Seasonal respiratory infections increasing in Northern Hemisphere, including HMPV, says WHO
WHO spokesperson Dr. Margaret Harris noted that respiratory infections are on the rise in China during the winter months, ...