There is no evidence yet that the outbreak is extraordinary yet and Chinese officials have pushed back against claims of yet another pandemic.

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough ...

In the United States, HMPV cases have seen an increase since November, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests returned positive ...

Health experts told Newsweek about the threats posed by the viruses and shared the best ways to protect oneself.

HMPV symptoms include cough, nasal congestion, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. But, symptoms can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. The incubation period of the virus can be ...

HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.

It is a common virus that circulates in winter and spring.” In the United States, the CDC tracks cases of HMPV in the same way it tracks the spread of other respiratory viruses. It’s estimated that ...

Reports indicate a rapid spread of HMPV in China, which presents symptoms similar to flu and Covid-19, raising concerns among ...

As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.

The United States is seeing an increase in respiratory ... Among these viruses is the human metapneumovirus, often called HMPV. There's been an increase in HMPV cases in China, though officials ...