HMPV, China

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic. HMPV, which belongs to the same family as the respiratory syncytial virus,
New Report: Health Officials Confirm decline in Northern China’s HMPV Cases
In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting speculation about a new wave of respiratory diseases.
HMPV: three cases reported in India as infections decrease in China
India has reported three positive cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as China announces a current decline in cases in its northern regions. One case was detected in Gujarat, another in Assam, and the third in Puducherry.
Health Matters: HMPV infection rate declining in China
A Chinese health official says the rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus in northern China is declining amid some international concern over a potential pandemic. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan.
China is seeing a rise in HMPV cases. Here's what you need to know
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...
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 ...
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ECU Brody School of Medicine expresses thoughts on virus spreading in Northern China
There is a new virus in Northern China that is spreading called Metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, leading to respiratory symptoms like pneumonia. Health experts ...
CBS News on MSN9d
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 ...
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.
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...
What is the HMPV virus that's spiking in China, and is it in Arizona?
A virus that's not well known to the public is spiking in China. CDC officials said HMPV is not a cause for concern here, nor ...
The Washington Post on MSN9d
Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars
Public health experts caution that the human metapneumovirus cases are part of the typical ebb and flow of respiratory virus ...
Verywell Health on MSN5d
What To Know About HMPV as Cases Surge in China
Reports of a respiratory disease called human metapneumovirus (hMPV) spreading in China have stoked fears and misinformation ...
China is having standard flu season despite widespread HMPV fears
In a statement released Tuesday, the World Health Organization summed up the situation: ...
Amid HMPV scare, US sees surge in flu symptoms, norovirus, and other viral illnesses. Here's how you can protect yourself
The United States is reportedly seeing a surge in norovirus, flu symptoms and other viral illnesses amid HMPV outbreak in ...