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HMPV, China

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.

Snopes on MSN · 1d

Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know

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,

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

What is HMPV? Here's what you need to know as virus cases tick up in China, US

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.

Cluster of new mpox variant found in China

Bloomberg L.P. on MSN · 1d

China Confirms First Domestic Cluster of New Mpox Variant

China has detected the new mutated strain of the mpox virus, as the pathogen spreads to more geographies after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak in Africa a new global health emergency last year.

Daily Monitor · 2h

China discovers cluster of new mpox strain

A Congolese health official administers a mpox vaccination to a Congolese Red Cross worker, a key step in efforts to contain an outbreak that has spread from its epicentre, at a hospital in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo October 5, 2024. PHOTO/REUTERS

Barron's · 21h

China Reports 5 Cases Of New Mpox Strain

China said on Thursday it had recorded five cases of a new mpox strain, but that the "outbreak has been effectively handled".

China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, foreign ministry says

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...

1hon MSN

China CDC Issues Update on Virus Outbreaks

The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases

As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...

China's central bank halts bond buying, possibly with eye on yuan

China's central bank said on Friday it has suspended treasury bond purchases, triggering a jump in yields and spurring ...

45mon MSN

China's Economy Faces Disaster as Population Ages

A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.

HMPV in China: Government in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, says foreign ministry

Chinese government prioritizes health of citizens and foreigners, monitoring HMPV cases closely with WHO, according to ...

Winter surge of hMPV in China and elsewhere not unusual, WHO says

Rising cases of common respiratory illnesses in China and elsewhere around the Northern Hemisphere are within the range ...

News Medical8h

Lung cancer deaths decrease globally but risk factors still persist

Even though lung and related cancer deaths decreased in the world's 10 most populous countries from 1990 to 2019, these positive statistics do not address trends in mortality linked to tobacco use, ...

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