China, HMPV and COVID-19 pandemic

A respiratory virus is spreading in China. Here's why it's not the new COVID-19.
Unlike COVID-19, human metapneumovirus has been around for decades, and we understand how it spreads and how to treat it.
What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China
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 is common and decades old.
HMPV: Everything to know about virus surging in China on 5th anniversary of Covid outbreak
HMPV has many of the same symptoms of mild, common winter woes like cold and flu, but it can lead to much more severe complications, particularly in vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
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What is human metapneumovirus? How serious is HMPV? What we know on USA concerns in China outbreak
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is the newest virus name making the rounds after upticks have been reported in China, India and even the U.S. What we know.
China’s latest virus surge is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has also seen spikes in the U.S. Here are the symptoms and whether it could be the next pandemic
News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.
What is HMPV, the respiratory virus straining healthcare systems in China?
The virus, first identified in 2001, is one of a handful of respiratory illnesses spreading this winter. This is what we know about the current outbreak. View on euronews

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