Old Covid lockdown footage misrepresented as HMPV 'emergency' in China
China has not declared a "state of emergency" over the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after infections increased toward the end ...
As HMPV circulates in China, how should we talk about foreign disease outbreaks?
As global coverage of infectious diseases continues to evolve as a result of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say public health officials and media need to responsibly share ...
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Posts falsely claim mystery disease outbreak, state of emergency in China
China has not declared a state of emergency. PolitiFact checked multiple Chinese and U.S. government websites and found no public health emergency announcements. One of the respiratory viruses social ...
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INVESTIGATION: How China Has Unleashed New Virus on World — Which Could be Far More Devastating Than Covid Pandemic
China is feared to have unleashed a new virus on the world which could rival the Covid pandemic in its devastating impact.
False posts about HMPV cases leading to school closures in China circulate online
Amid fears of another global pandemic, social media users are circulating claims that all schools in China have been closed ...
HMPV: Understanding its spread, symptoms, and prevention tips
You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, ...
Do you have HMPV? The symptoms to check for as the Chinese virus spreads
Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...
Has the 'mystery virus' reached UK? Public health advisories issued amid HMPV scare: All details
Britain is on high alert as a surge in human metapneumovirus cases prompts health warnings and calls for Britons to wear ...
Key symptoms of hMPV as UK sees uptick in cases of virus with 'no vaccine'
Health bodies have highlighted six key symptoms of a lesser-known illness that has no vaccine amid a spike in cases in the UK ...
Six key hMPV symptoms to watch out for as virus cases rise across the UK
The 'mystery virus' sparked emergency measures in China after spikes in the northern provinces before it was identified as ...
What is HMPV? Outbreak updates and symptoms explained as UK cases rise
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory disease among children and the elderly. Here's what we know about the ...
What is hMPV and how widespread is it in the UK?
We’ve seen lots of claims about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in recent weeks. This explainer looks at what we know about it.