HMPV, China and World Health Organisation

HMPV: World Health Organisation gives verdict on flu-like virus spreading in China
Human metapneumovirus cases have been on the rise in the UK following fears of a surge in northern China leading to Covid comparisons - now the World Health Organisation has released a statement
Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.
Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025, according to the World Health Organization. While news reports and social media videos have caused concern about a potential HMPV outbreak in China,
Rise of HMPV in China stokes new health concerns
A rise in cases of human metapneumovirus in China is stoking fears of a new health crisis, though authorities and experts say prospects for a sequel to the COVID-19 pandemic are remote. The big picture: HMPV is similar to respiratory syncytial virus,
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.
HMPV Case LIVE: What does WHO have to say about rising HMPV cases in China? ‘Entirely expected…’
Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued guidelines
China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, foreign ministry says
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...
This day China reported first Covid death in 2020; 5 years on, pandemic is still killing people
COVID-19 patients died globally, the second time daily fatalities surpassed the 17,000 mark since the pandemic began.
China CDC Issues Update on Virus Outbreaks
China has released an update on the seasonal surge of respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV) ...
China's central bank halts bond buying, possibly with eye on yuan
China's central bank said on Friday it has suspended treasury bond purchases, triggering a jump in yields and spurring ...
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...
China's Economy Faces Disaster as Population Ages
A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.
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WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health ...