HMPV, which has been circulating in China, has seen a significant rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern provinces, as reported by Reuters. This has fueled speculation about the virus potentially reaching India or creating another public health crisis similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.

China: A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, particularly among children under 14. Although cases are rising in China, no HMPV cases have been reported in India so far.

The most common symptoms associated with HMPV are nasal congestion, cough, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. In the U.S., the virus typically spreads between the winter and the spring seasons, the CDC indicated on its website.

A viral video has been getting widespread attention on the internet as amidst reports of an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. The video showed a crowded hospital, suggesting a rise of numerous viral infections such as HMPV, mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19 in China.

Reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading quickly, with claims that hospitals and crematoriums are overwhelmed

Doctors highlight 11 diseases that may cause significant issues by 2025, including a potential resurgence of Covid-19 and the emergence of an unknown 'Disease X.' Measles, cholera, scabies, and bird flu are also noted for their potential threat due to declining vaccination rates and climate change impacts.

China is facing a new virus outbreak, with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreading rapidly, causing flu-like and COVID-19-like symptoms. Hospitals, especially children's hospitals, are overwhelmed.

Health officials have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children ages 14 and under in China, but the exact magnitude of this uptick is unclear.

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is facing a surge in respiratory illnesses, including a rising outbreak of human metapneumovirus (hMPV). Reports suggest the virus is spreading rapidly, overwhelming hospitals in some areas.