The UK is on high alert as human metapneumovirus hMPV cases surge putting pressure on the NHS Health officials urge masks hygiene and early medical care

UK Health Security Agency recommend that those who have symptoms of a respiratory illness need to wear a face mask

Known as human metapneumovirus (hMPV), this is one of the viruses that cause the common cold (upper respiratory infection).

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, cases in India. However, should you be anxious about this new virus and is it as dangerous as that of COVID-19?

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic,

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

Amid fears of another global pandemic, social media users are circulating claims that all schools in China have been closed due to a rise in “new” human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. However, this is false;

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that may not be on most folk’s radars, but it’s more common than you think — and chances are, you’ve already had it. A recent “outbreak” in northern China has brought HMPV into the spotlight, raising questions about its significance.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus similar to RSV and the flu, spreading mainly during colder months through close contact, coughing, or touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath, with severe cases potentially leading to bronchitis or pneumonia.

A potential new pandemic — that’s been the topic of discussion for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is currently monitoring reports of

Northern India's winters are challenging, with high pollution and increased viral infections, including the rise of Human Metapneumovirus. To stay hea

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 winter.