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HMPV symptoms: seven common signs to look out for as cases on the rise in the UK - and how to protect yourself
- Cases of Human Metapneumovirus are rising in the UK, with one in 20 hospital swabs testing positive, marking the highest rate this winter season.
- HMPV symptoms are similar to flu and cold, including cough, runny nose, and fever, and can lead to severe health issues like pneumonia.
- Niamh McMillan advises practicing good hygiene, such as regular hand washing and cleaning surfaces, to prevent HMPV spread.
- The UK Health Security Agency reports that HMPV is at a medium activity level, with a positive test rate of 4.92% as of mid-January 2025.
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HMPV symptoms: seven common signs to look out for as cases on the rise in the UK - and how to protect yourself
There has been a spike of HMPV cases in the UK 🤧
·Leeds, United Kingdom
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UK on high alert as 'mystery' virus cases rise across UK after Brits told to 'mask up'
The UK is on high alert as cases of the former “mystery” virus emanating from China have risen sharply in the last week. Earlier this month, China implemented emergency measures as cases of what later turned out to be HMPV virus started to spike across northern Chinese provinces. Children appeared to be the target demographic
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