Live Science has reached out to officials and scientists in China for comment on the situation but had not heard back at the time of publication. How can we protect ourselves from HMPV?

Cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are on the rise in China, causing global concern. The respiratory virus is not new, but much of the public was previously unaware of its existence.

HMPV Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ... This makes it the first case in India amid a surge in such cases in China. Strict Isolation, Proper Documentation: Delhi Health Officials ...

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic.

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The incubation period for HMPV is usually between three and six days, with symptoms lasting for varying durations depending on the severity of the infection ...

Scroll down to know the 7 warning signs associated with this China virus. HMPV Virus cases LIVE UPDATES: India has logged a total of 7 cases of the highly infectious HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus).