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 ...

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

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

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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 ...

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 ...