HMPV Infections Rise, but WHO Says No Global Emergency
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are increasing in some areas, particularly in China and Mexico, but the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider it a global emergency; Mexico confirmed around 160 cases by January 6th, 2025, with one probable death under investigation.
HMPV Infections Rise, but WHO Says No Global Emergency
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are increasing in some areas, particularly in China and Mexico, but the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider it a global emergency; Mexico confirmed around 160 cases by January 6th, 2025, with one probable death under investigation.
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HMPV Outbreak in China Prompts Global Monitoring
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, primarily affecting children under 14, is occurring in northern China, prompting international health agencies to monitor the situation while emphasizing that the current risk in the U.S. is low.
HMPV Outbreak in China Prompts Global Monitoring
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, primarily affecting children under 14, is occurring in northern China, prompting international health agencies to monitor the situation while emphasizing that the current risk in the U.S. is low.
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China's HMPV Rise: Within Normal Winter Range, WHO Says
China is experiencing a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections this winter, along with other respiratory viruses like influenza and RSV; however, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that the situation is within the normal range for the season, with hospital utilization lower than las...
China's HMPV Rise: Within Normal Winter Range, WHO Says
China is experiencing a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections this winter, along with other respiratory viruses like influenza and RSV; however, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that the situation is within the normal range for the season, with hospital utilization lower than las...
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China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
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HMPV Surge in China and India
A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly among children under 14, is occurring in northern China and India, causing increased strain on healthcare systems, although the overall number of respiratory illnesses is projected to be lower than last year.
HMPV Surge in China and India
A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, particularly among children under 14, is occurring in northern China and India, causing increased strain on healthcare systems, although the overall number of respiratory illnesses is projected to be lower than last year.
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HMPV Surge in China: Seasonal Increase, Not Pandemic
China is experiencing a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, particularly among children, during the winter months; however, public health experts state that this is a seasonal increase and not a pandemic, as the virus has been around for decades and most people develop immunity by the age o...
HMPV Surge in China: Seasonal Increase, Not Pandemic
China is experiencing a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, particularly among children, during the winter months; however, public health experts state that this is a seasonal increase and not a pandemic, as the virus has been around for decades and most people develop immunity by the age o...
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HMPV Surge in China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China is causing global concern, stressing healthcare systems amid a winter increase in respiratory illnesses, although HMPV is a known virus with existing treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
HMPV Surge in China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China is causing global concern, stressing healthcare systems amid a winter increase in respiratory illnesses, although HMPV is a known virus with existing treatments, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
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HMPV Outbreak in China: No Immediate Threat to Australia
Australia is monitoring a metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, causing hospital overcrowding, but experts say it poses no immediate threat to Australia due to existing community immunity and the current summer season; the UK also reports a surge in cases.
HMPV Outbreak in China: No Immediate Threat to Australia
Australia is monitoring a metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, causing hospital overcrowding, but experts say it poses no immediate threat to Australia due to existing community immunity and the current summer season; the UK also reports a surge in cases.
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NHS Overwhelmed by "Quad-demic" and Rising hMPV Cases
The UK's NHS is overwhelmed by a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV, alongside rising hMPV cases, forcing hospitals to declare critical incidents, restrict visitors, and reintroduce face masks due to overflowing A&E departments and record-high waiting lists for routine procedures.
NHS Overwhelmed by "Quad-demic" and Rising hMPV Cases
The UK's NHS is overwhelmed by a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV, alongside rising hMPV cases, forcing hospitals to declare critical incidents, restrict visitors, and reintroduce face masks due to overflowing A&E departments and record-high waiting lists for routine procedures.
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HMPV Surge in China Raises Concerns Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is causing concern, particularly among children under 14, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic; the virus has also spread to India, with symptoms similar to influenza.
HMPV Surge in China Raises Concerns Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is causing concern, particularly among children under 14, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic; the virus has also spread to India, with symptoms similar to influenza.
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WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
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Armenia Monitors Rise in Human Metapneumovirus Cases
In Armenia, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increased fivefold between January and April 2023, reaching 50, yet pneumonia cases decreased by 1.2 times in the first week of January 2024 compared to the previous year; the NCDC monitors the situation closely, urging against panic.
Armenia Monitors Rise in Human Metapneumovirus Cases
In Armenia, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increased fivefold between January and April 2023, reaching 50, yet pneumonia cases decreased by 1.2 times in the first week of January 2024 compared to the previous year; the NCDC monitors the situation closely, urging against panic.
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