Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns

China CDC Issues Update on Virus Outbreaks
The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.
CDC is monitoring HMPV spike in China as US cases increase
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently monitoring reports of a spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, as the US sees an increase in such cases.
CDC on alert as HMPV virus spreads in China
Disease experts have called on Chinese authorities to reveal critical data about a worrying outbreak of HMPV, which can be deadly for those with underlying health conditions
What is HMPV? CDC ‘monitoring’ reports of spiking cases in China
The CDC’s actions come in response to China's government-run media confirming that positivity rates of HMPV hare rising in children under the age of 14, despite respiratory illnesses being down overall since last year.
CDC monitoring possible HMPV spike in China as cases steadily rise in the U.S.
In the U.S., cases of HMPV remain low but have been steadily rising since Nov. 2024, as reported by the CDC. As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests were positive for HMPV, an increase from 0.55% on Nov. 2.
CDC monitoring possible spike of HMPV cases in China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a reported spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, and they are monitoring it closely.
What is HMPV? Here's what you need to know as virus cases tick up in China, US
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.
WHO Rejects Reports of HMPV Outbreak in China
The World Health Organization has released a statement on the reported outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China and elsewhere.
What is the HMPV virus that's spiking in China, and is it in Arizona?
A virus that's not well known to the public is spiking in China. CDC officials said HMPV is not a cause for concern here, nor is it a new virus.
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