Cases of a flu-like virus are surging around the world following a concerning outbreak in China. Human metapneumovirus( HMPV), a respiratory disease that causes cold and flu-like symptoms, is currently on the rise in India, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan following a spike in northern Chinese provinces this winter. HMPV can also lead to more serious health issues such as bronchitis or pneumonia, particularly for elderly people, children, and people with compromised immune systems. Symptoms include a co

HMPV cases have jumped in Britain with two groups at risk of catching the illness. Cases of HMPV have doubled, reports GB News, with latest figures showing that as many as one in 20 cases of respiratory infections could be due to the infection. HMPV stands for human metapneumovirus and experts have urged China to disclose information on the outbreak there. Chinese authorities have acknowledged a surge in cases of HMPV during China’s winter season, reports The Sun. Five symptoms of the virus whic

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