China is feared to have unleashed a new virus on the world which could rival the Covid pandemic in its devastating impact.

As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, ...

As global coverage of infectious diseases continues to evolve as a result of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Public health experts and officials in the United States shared similar assessments that the situation in China does not appear unusual. The discourse surrounding HMPV illustrates how perceptions of ...

A flu-like viral disease has surged in China in recent months, particularly infecting children, raising concerns about its potential spread. Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have also been ...

Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

The World Health Organization said in January 2025 that China's reported levels of acute respiratory infections, including ...

Young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe illness due to ...

Britain is on high alert as a surge in human metapneumovirus cases prompts health warnings and calls for Britons to wear ...

Health experts have issued advice on the symptoms of human metapneumovirus, which can be serious for some people, as cases ...

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to ...