Amid fears of another global pandemic, social media users are circulating claims that all schools in China have been closed ...

It’s been weeks since the news of another ‘strange’ virus broke. Equally strange and even frightening is the fact that it’s said to be ...

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, ...

As global coverage of infectious diseases continues to evolve as a result of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that may not be on most folk’s radars, but it’s more common than you ...

The World Health Organization said in January 2025 that China's reported levels of acute respiratory infections, including ...

Wearing a medical-grade mask or respirator can decrease the risk of infection. Good hand hygiene and proper sneezing and cough etiquette can also decrease the risk of transmission.

This follows reports of outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere due to acute respiratory virus infections, particularly those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China since late December 2024.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV ... 2) Is it the same as the one reported in China?

Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are on the rise in England, according to latest figures from the UKHSA - here's ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, ...