A variant of the virus caused disease in people in 1997, when there was a small but deadly outbreak in Hong Kong. Eighteen ...

If you’ve been hit with a respiratory tract infection this festive season, it’s more likely to be Covid-19 than the flu.

(Undated)--Minnesota health officials are reporting a "silent surge" in COVID-19 cases across the state this winter. They're ...

Challenge trials help researchers study immune responses. Skeptics still doubt the approach is worth the risks ...

HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough and a runny or stuffy nose. There is no specific treatment for HMPV and at ...

Many respiratory viruses, including Influenza, RSV and COVID-19, can cause cold-like symptoms,” state health officials said.

The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Donald Trump reportedly intends to seal off the US-Mexican border by invoking a public health emergency. The ...

The best way to protect yourself from the flu and COVID is to get vaccinated. This can reduce your chances of getting sick ...

Staying healthy in the New Year presents a new challenge for Americans who are coping with what health officials are calling a “ quad-demic ,” which involves a quartet of infectious viruses that are ...

State and federal data show high levels of respiratory illnesses. Here's what to know about the illnesses circulating this winter, their symptoms and how to prevent them.

Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears ...