The World Health Organization said in January 2025 that China's reported levels of acute respiratory infections, including those caused by the flu-like virus HMPV, were "within the expected range" for winter.

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.

As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025, according to the World Health Organization. While news reports and social media videos have caused concern about a potential HMPV outbreak in China,

Human metapneumovirus cases have been on the rise in the UK following fears of a surge in northern China leading to Covid comparisons - now the World Health Organisation has released a statement

The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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

A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.

The posts are mostly false. Chinese authorities have reported an increase in some respiratory infections, but the increases are in line with seasonal trends and no state of emergency has been declared.

The World Health Organization has finally commented on the viral outbreak in China that has fueled pandemic fears, saying the situation was 'not unusual.' The global health agency said rates of ...

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