Human Metapneumovirus cases surge in China. Here's what doctors want you to know about HMPV symptoms, risks, and why you ...

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.

China is battling a fresh virus outbreak, the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), just five years after Covid-19 first appeared.

Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it causes.