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China Faces Surge in HMPV Cases, Raising Global Health Concerns

China is facing a surge in Human Metapneumovirus cases, causing chaos in hospitals and overflowing crematoriums, as reported on social media.
Multiple viruses, including HMPV and Influenza A, are circulating in China, with unconfirmed rumors of a state of emergency declared by Beijing.
HMPV can lead to severe illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis, posing threats to young children, older adults, and immuno-compromised individuals.
A doctor warned about HMPV, noting it is lesser-known and currently lacks a vaccine.

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HMP virus: Panic can be prevented by communicating data and quantifying risk better

A national data and trends dashboard would have reassured citizens that ‘first cases’ were unlikely since the virus has always been around.

1 month ago·India

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TVA Nouvelles

Four points to better understand the mPVH virus

Several reports point to a wave of infections in China with a flu-like virus, MPvH, which is causing concern.

1 month ago·Montreal, Canada

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What is HMPV? Symptoms of respiratory virus spreading in China, how it's spread and should we be worried?

The European Union is monitoring the situation 🏥

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How is the HMPV virus transmitted and what are the symptoms? "A common virus" - HotNews.ro

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is "a very common virus", causes common seasonal colds and has been identified in Europe since 2001, according to data presented on Thursday by the Ministry of Health. In children, HMPV causes approximately…

1 month ago·Romania

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El Pais

Keys What is the HMPV virus, the metapneumovirus circulating in China? Why is it not cause for concern?

In recent weeks, China has seen an increase in respiratory infections caused by a flu-like virus, the human metapneumovirus, known by the acronym HMPV. Beijing has recognized the increase in cases, especially among children, and attributed it to a seasonal peak, while the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that the levels of infection recorded in the Asian giant “are within the normal.” WHO has also stated that the trend at this time…

1 month ago·Spain

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The Manila Times

DOH warns of more respiratory diseases

THE Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to practice respiratory etiquette as the northeast monsoon, or "amihan," could lead to an increase in flu-like cases. In a statement, Health Assistant Secretary and spokesman Albert Domingo said there had been 179,227 cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) reported as of Dec. 31, 2024, which is 17 percent lower than the 216,786 cases reported in the previous year. Domingo said the decreas…

2 months ago·Manila, Philippines

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