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 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 ...

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As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and ...

In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.

The United States witnessed a troubling start to the new year with a series of attacks reported across the country. In New ...

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

Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, are in the U.S. too, and it looks similar to other seasonal illnesses. Here's what ...

HMPV is similar to a virus that is better known in the United States — respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. It causes ...

The CDC is monitoring China's HMPV outbreak, which has not yet reached the U.S. Despite global concerns, no unusual surge has ...

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 ...

Health officials with the CDC will continue to monitor HMPV activity in the United States. “We can expect that existing surveillance systems will rapidly detect any increase in HMPV cases in the U.S., ...