Ireland is on high alert after the UK reported a rise in cases of HMPV, the once 'mystery' virus that recently affected China ...

A person gains some immunity to the virus when they first catch it, so symptoms are typically mild if they're reinfected. It spreads through coughing and sneezing, direct contact with an infected ...

Welcome to winter virus season. Cases of acute respiratory illness, Covid-19 and seasonal flu are increasing in most parts of the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and ...

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.

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HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.

Winter also marks the height of the respiratory virus season, a period of sniffles, sneezes, congestion, fever and other ...

As reports of a new virus outbreak circulate, here is everything you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are reportedly wreaking havoc across China. On social media, images of Chinese hospitals overrun with masked patients have been circulated. The virus outbreak ...

The incubation period of the virus can be three to six days ... Covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. Washing hands frequently and correctly (with soap and water for at least ...

Dr. Russo says there are both molecular tests (PCR) and antigen tests for the virus, but these are usually only used as part of in-hospital respiratory diagnostic panels. HMPV spreads through ...

The NHS is under pressure amid a rise in cases of a globally spreading 'mystery' virus, with hospitals across the nation ...