While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

The recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China has alarmed the population, drawing comparisons to COVID-19.

Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns. Chinese authorities first issued warnings about human metapneumo

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

Experts say China's rise in HMPV cases is “consistent with global patterns”. But how does the disease compare to COVID-19 and how can we protect ourselves?

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.

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An outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China has raised concerns of another widespread respiratory illness. HMPV has likely been around for centuries, and it has likely infected most people once in their lifetime.