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,

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,

Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) have jumped in the UK amid speculation about an outbreak in China. Data shared by health authorities shows that infections have been going up during December and are expected to continue to rise in the coming weeks.