Authorities have issued reassurances that hMPV is not expected to cause a pandemic akin to Covid-19, noting that the majority of children infected with the virus will not require hospitalization.

High levels of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in parts of China. The news has sparked some concern, no doubt reminding people of a certain virus that erupted from this part of the ...

Some bad news: You can't do much beyond toughing it out. "HMPV is typically not treated with medicine to help cure the infection, but over-the-counter medicines can be used to treat the symptoms ...

HMPV is a virus that can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are the most at risk for serious ...

A virus that's not well known to the public is spiking in China. CDC officials said HMPV is not a cause for concern here, nor is it a new virus.

A virus that's not well known to the public is spiking in China. CDC officials said HMPV is not a cause for concern here, nor is it a new virus.

News reports and social media posts are warning of a new outbreak of a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, but officials are yet to confirm this.

With HMPV back in the news, here's what you need to know about the virus and how you can protect yourself. Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Measles was eradicated in the US 25 ...

While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.

Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it causes.

HMPV is not a new virus, and it’s not specific to or from China. It was first identified in 2001, but has been circulating across the world since the 1950s.