HMPV virus outbreak in China overwhelms hospitals

A respiratory virus is spreading in China. Here's why it's not the new COVID-19.
Unlike COVID-19, human metapneumovirus has been around for decades, and we understand how it spreads and how to treat it.
What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.
'Very different to COVID-19': What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China
Posts have flooded social media warning that a new pandemic could be starting in China. Here's why scientists think those fears might be overblown.
China Plays Down HMPV Surge: 'Safe To Travel'
China has insisted it is safe to visit the country amid concerns about a rise in the respiratory illness human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The Chinese foreign ministry has downplayed speculation about the prevalence of the disease following images posted on social media showing hospitals facing an influx of patients with the flu-like disease.
Concerns rise as HMPV cases surge in China
China is witnessing a rise in respiratory illnesses, with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) emerging as a significant pathogen.
HMPV in China: Is human metapneumovirus similar to Covid-19? What you need to know
China is reportedly battling a Covid-like scare. Reports suggest there has been rise in cases of human metapneumovirus or HMPV which is a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms. China has downplayed the outbreak of HMPV despite social media videos and posts showing its health system overburdened.
HMPV: China's New Virus Outbreak Explained
As reports of a new virus outbreak circulate, here is everything you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV).
New Virus Outbreak In China After COVID-19: What is HMPV? Know Symptoms And Preventive Measures
China faces an HMPV outbreak, with hospitals overwhelmed by rising respiratory illnesses. The virus primarily affects children and the elderly, mimicking flu symptoms, and poses severe risks for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
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