False posts about HMPV cases leading to school closures in China circulate online
Amid fears of another global pandemic, social media users are circulating claims that all schools in China have been closed ...
Should Britain be worried about the virus spreading in China?
A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has prompted some alarm and led to fears of a possible new pandemic ...
Everything we know about HMPV in the UK: Symptoms, case numbers and how to get a test
But the percentage of people testing positive for HMPV out of those visiting participating GPs with symptoms of respiratory illness increased to 4.92 per cent by the middle of January 2025. This is ...
Alert as hMPV infections spike - 'mystery virus' that caused Chinese hospital meltdown hits new high in the UK, data reveals
Nearly one in 20 hospital patients tested were positive for human metapneumovirus as of the latest data, the highest figure ...
HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning
Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to ...
Six key symptoms of hMPV virus as China sees Covid-like spike in cases
Health experts have issued advice on the symptoms of human metapneumovirus, which can be serious for some people, as cases ...
What is HMPV? Outbreak updates and symptoms explained as UK cases rise
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory disease among children and the elderly. Here's what we know about the ...
Has the 'mystery virus' reached UK? Public health advisories issued amid HMPV scare: All details
Britain is on high alert as a surge in human metapneumovirus cases prompts health warnings and calls for Britons to wear ...
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False claims about a new 'China virus' are spreading like the plague
AAP FactCheck – An outbreak of a common virus in northern China has triggered false claims on social media that it's a new pathogen that could trigger a pandemic. Experts say human metapneumovirus ...
HMPV symptoms to look out for as ‘mystery virus’ cases soar in the UK
The latest report from the UK’s Health and Security Agency indicates an uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, rising ...
UK on 'high alert' over HMPV virus surge as new mask advice issued
The UK's Health Security Agency has switched to "high alert" following an uptick in cases of a virus, initially tagged as a ...