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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.

CBS News on MSN · 5d

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.

El Mundo on MSN · 3d

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,

jagranjosh.com · 6d

What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)? Check Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Explained Here

Discover what Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is, its symptoms, causes, and treatments. Learn how it spreads and ways to prevent infection. Stay informed about this common yet potentially serious respiratory virus.

CBS News on MSN · 5d

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 surging in neighboring China.

Pulse Nigeria on MSN · 3d

HMPV: Nigerian govt gives fresh update on new China virus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that the country is not under immediate threat from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus currently raising concerns globally.

ViewusGlobal on MSN · 3d

This Virus is Spreading Like Wildfire in China—What is HMPV and Why Is It Spreading So Fast?

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreads rapidly in China, causing respiratory illnesses, with rising cases also reported in India.

Rate of HMPV infections in northern China declining

The Canadian Press on MSN · 8h

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,

Associated Press · 8h

China says it sees decline in rate of HMPV infections in northern China

China said on Sunday that it had seen a decline in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) among residents in northern provinces and in children under 14, amid international concern over a potential pandemic.

Times Now on MSN · 4h

HMPV Outbreak Eases In Northern China, Health Official Confirms Decline

"The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and has been with humans for at least several decades," said Wang Liping, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during a press briefing by China’s National Health Commission.

HMPV Virus Cases Live Updates: First human Metapneumovirus case of the season detected in Assam, infant stable

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a flu-like virus causing mild respiratory infections, is seeing a rise in cases in China ...

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Fact Check: Is HMPV Like the New COVID?

HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough and a runny or stuffy nose. There is no specific treatment for HMPV and at ...

Verywell Health on MSN1d

HMPV Is Just a Mild Seasonal Illness, Experts Say

However, hMPV is not new. It was first identified in 2001 and may have been circulating decades earlier, with recurring ...

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 ...

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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 ...