Fact Check: Human metapneumovirus in China is not ‘new,’ no state of emergency declared
A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
Human Metapneumovirus that raises alarms: should we really worry about the virus spreading in China?
The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,
HMPV: What to Know About The Respiratory Virus Outbreak in China
Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns.
Metapneumovirus surge in China prompts EU vigilance
During a conference in Brussels on Wednesday, European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnčířová addressed media reports concerning the situation in China. She highlighted the rise in metapneumovirus infections in the region but emphasized that,
Doctor issues ‘never say never’ warning as virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns
A leading GP has reassured Britons that there is no cause for alarm over the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, despite recent concerns. Speaking to GB News, Dr Renee Hoenderkamp explained that HMPV has been "circulating for at least 15 years" and is similar to "a common cold".
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