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.
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 HMPV? CDC ‘monitoring’ reports of spiking cases in China
The CDC’s actions come in response to China's government-run media confirming that positivity rates of HMPV hare rising in children under the age of 14, despite respiratory illnesses being down overall since last year.
What is human metapneumovirus? How serious is HMPV? What we know on USA concerns in China outbreak
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is the newest virus name making the rounds after upticks have been reported in China, India and even the U.S. What we know.
No, Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus
Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it causes.
Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.
What we know about HMPV, the virus spreading in China
Cases are climbing in China, but the situation is very different from when COVID-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.
HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China
HMPV is a respiratory disease that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. However, it can increase risks or lead to more serious complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, particularl
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 Outbreak in China 'Not Cause for Concern in US,' CDC Says
In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.
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US HMPV cases rise but CDC warns American not to panic while closely watching China spike
There is no evidence yet that the outbreak is extraordinary yet and Chinese officials have pushed back against claims of yet ...
Social media fueling fears of human metapneumovirus
Fears of a "second" COVID-19 are being spread on social media with claims a "mystery" virus in China. Health Officials in ...
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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CDC monitoring cases of HMPV, maintains there is no 'cause for concern' in the U.S.
The CDC said on Tuesday that experts are aware that there is a rise of HMPV cases in China but said there is no cause for ...
CDC confirms first human death in US tied to bird flu
A patient death in Louisiana has become the first in the nation to be linked to the highly contagious bird flu, which has ...
HMPV Is Surging In China. Should You Be Worried?
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, are in the U.S. too, and it looks similar to other seasonal illnesses. Here's what to know before you panic.