We’ve seen lots of claims about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in recent weeks. This explainer looks at what we know about it.

The bad news first. HMPV is on the rise in England, according to official figures. It's a virus that causes respiratory infections, particularly in children, older adults, and those with weakened ...

Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), once dubbed the “mystery virus”, continue to rise in the UK, according to the latest ...

As the winter season drags on, reports have emerged of a record high in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections. But what is ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has prompted some alarm and led to fears of a possible new pandemic ...

ShareFears have been triggered globally ever since the news of many masked patients seen attending several hospitals in China ...

HMPV, also known as Human metapneumovirus, has been on the rise in the UK in recent weeks after first affecting China, which ...

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

Around 7,826 specimens were tested and British residents were told to "consider wearing a face mask" to prevent cases rising.

Known as human metapneumovirus (hMPV), this is one of the viruses that cause the common cold (upper respiratory infection).