For the vulnerable, the virus can cause a shortness of breath, severe cough or wheezing. The US data came as Beijing claimed its rate of infections with HMPV in northern China was declining.

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has been hitting the headlines recently as one of the lesser-known winter illnesses that can cause symptoms similar to a cold ...

Although the number of influenza-like illnesses per 100,000 inhabitants was higher than on the 6th week of 2025 only once in ...

Hungarys National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK) has downplayed the current respiratory season as a ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating ... To reduce ...

He added that while a mild virus for most people should still take steps to try and avoid spreading hMPV and other infections to others, 'If you have symptoms such as a high temperature ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe respiratory issues. It spreads primarily during late winter to early spring and affects young children and the ...

News of a "mystery virus" sweeping the country ... with a smaller proportion at risk of dying from the infection". According to Public Health Scotland, HMPV can typically cause symptoms similar ...

China recently experienced a spike in HMPV cases, becoming one of the top four most common viral infections among hospital patients in the country. Reports of overcrowded hospitals in China ...