The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic.
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.
China gives major update on spread of HMPV infections
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
China says it sees decline in rate of HMPV infections in northern China
China said on Sunday that it had seen a decline in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) among residents in northern provinces and in children under 14, amid international concern over a potential pandemic.
China gives major HMPV update after global concern over outbreak
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official has said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic. HMPV, which belongs to the same family as the respiratory syncytial virus,
HMPV Outbreak Eases In Northern China, Health Official Confirms Decline
"The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and has been with humans for at least several decades," said Wang Liping, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during a press briefing by China’s National Health Commission.
HMPV latest: Chinese health officials give update on virus infection rate
Chinese health officials give update on virus infection rate - The update comes amid international concern over a potential pandemic
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