A respiratory virus is spreading in China. Here's why it's not the new COVID-19.
Unlike COVID-19, human metapneumovirus has been around for decades, and we understand how it spreads and how to treat it.
What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, ...
China COVID protest filmmaker sentenced to prison, former lawyer says
A Chinese director who made a film about the 2022 "white paper" demonstrations against China's COVID restrictions was sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a Shanghai court this week, his ...
Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and ...
China sentences filmmaker to over 3 years in jail for Covid lockdown protests documentary
The 2022 protests against Covid lockdown and subsequent crackdown on people marked a rare show of dissent in China ...
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Is HMPV as dangerous as COVID-19? Key differences, symptoms, and fatality risks
Although both HMPV and COVID-19 are different they do share some similarities. Both the virus can spread through respiratory ...
India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China
India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported ...
HMPV cases in India: How is it different from COVID-19? From symptoms to vaccine — Key facts to know
The fear over the spread of HMPV virus that led to concerns if it will trigger Covid-19-like health emergency. Is HMPV same ...
HMPV Q&A: Cases of human metapneumovirus are surging in China. What is it?
The Chinese cases are reported to be infections with human metapneumovirus, known to doctors as HMPV. Here is what we know: ...
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...
HMPV virus - latest: Doctors say it is vital China shares infection data as India ramps up monitoring
Doctors say it is vital China shares infection data as India ramps up monitoring - China, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are among ...
Experts explain: How worried should you be about the HMPV outbreak in China?
Professor Paul Hunter from the University of East Anglia notes that almost every child contracts HMPV by five years of age, ...