respiratory infections could be due to the infection. HMPV stands for human metapneumovirus and experts have

human metapneumovirus( HMPV) cases in China. The spike in cases has made international news, with

The virus was first discovered in 2001, but antibody studies suggest that it has likely existed for much longer. Jacqueline Stephens, Associate Professor in Public Health at Australia’s Flinders University, told Express.co.uk that now “ new technology means we can test much more easily and track this virus.” She added while surging cases in the northern hemisphere are “ concerning ”, it is typical of the normal seasonal increase in coughs and colds we see during winter months.” People who were e