China, Human 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.
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,
Are there HMPV cases in the U.S.? What we know about human metapneumovirus as infection cases increase in China
As of January 2025, in both the U.S. and China, an increasing concern has developed over human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Notable upticks in reports have been detected.
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: New virus outbreak could spread globally
An expert has warned that the new virus currently spreading in China could reach "other parts of the world." The human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has seen a recent surge in cases across China, has prompted the country’s Centers for Disease Control to call for additional measures to curb its spread.
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.
Govt lab confirms HMPV infection in 8-yr-old, cases rise to three in Gujarat
Doctors at the hospital told reporters that the boy was on a ventilator. Gujarat recorded its first case of HMPV on January 6 ...
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 ...
HMPV Virus Cases Live Highlights: 80-year-old man found infected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Ahmedabad, say officials
Two suspected cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in Nagpur, Maharashtra, raising concerns about the ...
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HMPV Virus Cases in India Live Updates: Govt Lab Confirms HMPV Infection In 8-Year-Old, 3 Cases In Gujarat Now
Stay updated on live HMPV virus cases state-wise reports and health ministry guidelines Learn about human metapneumovirus and ...
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 ...
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Hidden culprit: Human metapneumovirus identified in severe adult pneumonia case
Severe pneumonia caused by human metapneumovirus in an immunocompetent adult highlights diagnostic challenges and underscores ...
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Human Metapneumovirus Detected in Indonesia, Experts Say It Is Not Deadly
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has been spreading in China, has now been reported in Indonesia. Experts say the virus is ...
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Govt lab confirms HMPV infection in 8-year-old boy; cases in Gujarat rise to 3
An eight-year-old boy from Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district has contracted human metapneumovirus infection, taking the number of HMPV cases in the state to three, an official said on Friday. The boy, ...
Virus sparking fears is 'typical respiratory infection' at this time of year
A winter virus that has sparked concerns on social media about another pandemic is a “typical respiratory infection we see ...