The human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recorded a 'significant increase' in China and is now reportedly spreading to other countries, with India and Malaysia being hit

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children.

She said the spread of respiratory diseases would not be as serious as that in the previous winter. The World Health Organization said it has not received reports of unusual outbr

HMPV has 'overwhelmed' areas of China and has now spread to neighbouring countries, with the UK now reporting an uptake in the virus, threatening to put more pressure on struggling hospitals

In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. There have been claims in some media