Cases of human metapneumovirus are on the rise in the UK once again, with those over the age of 80 most at risk. Health ...
The virus can spread through coughing, sneezing or person-to-person contact. It can also be spread by touching contaminated ...
We’ve seen lots of claims about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in recent weeks. This explainer looks at what we know about it.
China is feared to have unleashed a new virus on the world which could rival the Covid pandemic in its devastating impact.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update on a 'mystery' virus spreading across the country, and a doctor ...
The claim is spreading on social media following reports of a human metapneumovirus (hMPV) outbreak in northern China. The virus causes a respiratory infection with symptoms that include a cough, ...
Nigeria faces unique challenges in addressing the potential threat posed by HMPV. These include limited diagnostic capacity, ...
Drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are firming up standa ...
I suspect I’ve been infected by one of the flu-like viruses currently surging in China, though our own Department of Health (DOH) insists there’s no cause for alarm. In other words, there’s no ...
Serious symptoms which require medical attention can include: wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, severe ...
CASES of a virus that led to pandemic-fears in China have risen in England, according to official figures. The UK has seen an assortment of winter illnesses surge this winter, including flu, ...
The bad news first. HMPV is on the rise in England, according to official figures. It's a virus that causes respiratory infections, particularly in children, older adults, and those with weakened ...