A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, ...

China is feared to have unleashed a new virus on the world which could rival the Covid pandemic in its devastating impact.

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

HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough ...

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

The World Health Organization said in January 2025 that China's reported levels of acute respiratory infections, including ...

HMPV is a respiratory virus that regularly circulates during cold and flu season. It is spread through coughing, sneezing and coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. It presents as common cold ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has prompted some alarm and led to fears of a possible new pandemic ...

A flu-like viral disease has surged in China in recent months, particularly infecting children, raising concerns about its potential spread. Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have also been ...

In China, cases of human metapneumovirus, also known as hMPV, are on the rise. It has started to affect India and the UK, but can it spread to us in North America? Dr. Chagla, co-medical director of ...

The illness is "typically mild", said The Independent, but it can lead to "severe complications such as pneumonia, ...

Known as human metapneumovirus (hMPV), this is one of the viruses that cause the common cold (upper respiratory infection).