Reports of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have caused concern as cases rise in China and the UK, evoking fears reminiscent ...

First reported in children from the Netherlands in 2001. Retrospective studies have shown the presence of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the human population from as early as the 1950s.

The World Health Organization said in January 2025 that China's reported levels of acute respiratory infections, including those caused by the flu-like virus HMPV, were "within the expected range" for ...

Data on mRNA vaccines sent by Moderna to European regulators before the COVID-19 outbreak included early tests of the mRNA ...

A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring ...

China is feared to have unleashed a new virus on the world which could rival the Covid pandemic in its devastating impact.

Continued innovation and investment in molecular diagnostics will ensure broader access and better preparedness for HMPV, its variants and other respiratory illnesses.

India monitors human metapneumovirus cases, but no unusual surge reported. Authorities remain vigilant, ensuring timely ...

Background: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging virus associated with acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) in young children. Objectives: To evaluate virologic and clinical features ...

While many people may attribute their cold-like symptoms to common respiratory illnesses, Dr. Brad Sobolewski of Cincinnati Children's Hospital warns that a different virus, human metapneumovirus ...

State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has ordered Goa health officials to raise public awareness about the Human Metapneumovirus and related illnesses to prevent panic. This decision was announced in ...