What is HMPV? What to know about the virus as cases tick up in China and the US

Category: Health

China is monitoring an increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, though officials state the outbreak is not unusual and poses a low risk for a COVID-19-like pandemic. In the U.S., HMPV cases have also risen, with the CDC closely observing the situation. HMPV can cause respiratory illness, with symptoms similar to colds, and there is no specific treatment or vaccine available. Preventative measures include handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick individuals.

Keywords: HMPV, respiratory virus, public health

Source: USA TODAY

Update At: 1/7/2025

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