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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a reported spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, and they are monitoring it closely.

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 ...

In the U.S., cases of HMPV remain low but have been steadily rising since Nov. 2024, as reported by the CDC. As of Dec. 28, 1 ...

In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.

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

In a statement Monday, the CDC said the agency is "monitoring reports of increased disease" in China as the country reportedly deals with the rising number of HMPV cases. The reports are "not ...

Much of the worry surrounding HMPV comes from concerns it is like coronavirus in 2019: a new virus that can cause severe ...

"HMPV circulation begins in winter and lasts until or through spring," the US CDC explained. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Meanwhile, China's CDC said HMPV can be detected throughout the year ...

HMPV, while not a novel virus like SARS-CoV-2 was in 2019, is drawing increased attention from global health authorities. According to China's CDC, HMPV is an RNA virus belonging to the ...