HMPV does not have the same potential as COVID-19 to cause a global pandemic. It spreads less easily, is less severe in most cases and has been a known seasonal virus for decades. Existing public ...

Cases of HMPV are trending up in Oregon and Washington, CDC data shows by: Addy Bink, Michael Bartiromo Posted: Jan 14, 2025 / 03:10 PM PST Updated: Jan 14, 2025 / 03:10 PM PST ...

The graph above shows the weekly percentage of HMPV-positive tests, as reported to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System, updated on Jan. 13, 2025. (CDC) Since fall, most ...

Keep reading as we share a list of common myths to look out for. 10 Myths about HMPV and the truth Myth #1 HMPV is a rare virus that doesn't affect many people. HMPV is far from rare.

Cases of HMPV are trending up in Missouri, Kansas by: Addy Bink, Michael Bartiromo Posted: Jan 14, 2025 / 04:56 PM CST Updated: Jan 14, 2025 / 04:56 PM CST ...

How many HMPV cases have been reported in Wisconsin? For the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, DHS data shows 35 positive HMPV tests in the state, which is 2% of the total 1,770 tests administered.

Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV), discovered in 2001, triggers cold-like symptoms, affecting primarily young children, older adults, and those with weake ...

HMPV stands for "human metapneumovirus" and generally causes a mild infection of the upper respiratory tract. It spreads via person-to-person contact or when someone touches a contaminated surface.

So in the UK at least, levels of HMPV infections seem to be about what we would expect for this time of the year. We will have to wait to see whether HMPV infections start to decline through January.

Others comment, “Increasing cases of HMPV Metapneumovirus Infections among humans have been reported in China” and, “China declares a state of emergency as a surge of multiple viruses ...