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 some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.
Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025, according to the World Health Organization. While news reports and social media videos have caused concern about a potential HMPV outbreak in China,
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 as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad,
What is HMPV? CDC ‘monitoring’ reports of spiking cases in China
The CDC’s actions come in response to China's government-run media confirming that positivity rates of HMPV hare rising in children under the age of 14, despite respiratory illnesses being down overall since last year.
HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China
Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China - India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are among the other countries that have reported cases of the virus
Doctors issue warning due to rising HMPV cases in US and China
Doctors from the US and other Western countries called on China to share more details regarding its rising HMPV cases. The Daily Mail says Beijing is yet to comment on the viral footage of overcrowded waiting rooms and wards on social media.
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This Is the Deadliest Foodborne Illness, According to the World Health Organization
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American Global Health Leadership in a Second Trump Administration
The Trump administration may undermine U.S. leadership and the international system of global health cooperation. Pandemic preparedness, resilient health systems and reproductive rights will suffer wo ...
U.N.'s World Health Organization calls on Israel to free Gaza hospital chief as death toll tops 45,500
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Three issues to watch in global health in 2025
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World Health Organization head caught in Israeli bombing of Yemen airpot
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Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
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Alcohol Consumption Raises the Risk of Seven Cancers, Says U.S. Surgeon General in a New Health Advisory
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