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.
The rise of metapneumovirus in China explained as outbreak spreads
Terrifying images shared on social media purportedly showing patients in China flooding local hospitals and collapsing in waiting rooms have resulted in rampant speculation that the world could be on the brink of another horrifying pandemic similar to that caused by Covid-19.
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.
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
Human Metapneumovirus: After Coranvirus, mysterious virus HMPV reported in China| Know symptoms, preventive measures
China is recording a rise in human metapneumovirus infections, particularly in children under 14. HMPV poses risks, especially to vulnerable populations.
Human Metapneumovirus HMPV China: Covid-like outbreak in China? Everything about the new virus
There has been a sudden rise in the number of a COVID-like disease called Human Metapneumovirus HMPV in China. The deadly virus is spreading rapidly in China, giving nostalgia of COVID-19 of 2020. There had been multiple social media posts claiming the virus is spreading rapidly.
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: 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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic ...
China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, foreign ministry says
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...
South Africans urged to stay vigilant but calm as respiratory virus concerns rise from China
As fears rise following news of a surge in human metapneumovirus cases in China, the South African Health Department assures ...
HMPV Case LIVE: Fresh case reported from Gujarat, Himachal issues directive; China says ‘cases still at high level’
Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued ...