HMPV, China and metapneumovirus

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 of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.
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.
China’s latest virus surge is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has also seen spikes in the U.S. Here are the symptoms and whether it could be the next pandemic
News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.
HMPV in China: what you need to know about this virus
In China, reports of HMPV infections have indeed been rising in recent weeks in the more northerly regions. But so have reports of all the other respiratory pathogens including seasonal flu, rhinovirus and RSV.
Human Metapneumovirus Cases Are Surging In China, Should We Be Concerned?
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases are surging in China and people are worried about another pandemic. Should they be? HMPV is a upper respiratory tract
HMPV: What you need to know about China's human metapneumovirus cases
HMPV is a virus that will lead to a mild upper respiratory tract infection—practically indistinguishable from flu
Human Metapneumovirus that raises alarms: should we really worry about the virus spreading in China?
The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,
HMPV: What to Know About The Respiratory Virus Outbreak in China
Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns.
Metapneumovirus surge in China prompts EU vigilance
During a conference in Brussels on Wednesday, European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnčířová addressed media reports concerning the situation in China. She highlighted the rise in metapneumovirus infections in the region but emphasized that,
Doctor issues ‘never say never’ warning as virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns
A leading GP has reassured Britons that there is no cause for alarm over the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, despite recent concerns. Speaking to GB News, Dr Renee Hoenderkamp explained that HMPV has been "circulating for at least 15 years" and is similar to "a common cold".
China virus warning as HMPV outbreak 'threatens to spread abroad' confirms expert
Experts have warned the public that a virus surging in China could make its way overseas as it is 'likely to spread', with Brits now warned to brace for the HMPV virus
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 ...
HMPV Case LIVE: Octogenarian man tests positive in Ahmedabad; China says ‘cases still at high level’
Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued ...
Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025 ...
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 ...
HMPV Case LIVE: China says respiratory infections still rising, flu cases show signs of easing
Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued ...
China says flu cases show signs of easing, respiratory infections still rising
China's Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday that while the rate of influenza virus in the ...