Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab might be used to take a sample from your nose or throat, which can then be tested at a lab for the virus and other infections.

The UK is on high alert as human metapneumovirus hMPV cases surge putting pressure on the NHS Health officials urge masks hygiene and early medical care

As Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases surge across the UK, a leading pharmacist is shedding light on its symptoms and offering advice on preventing its spread. The symptoms of HMPV are often similar to those of a cold or flu. Usually, they appear three to six days after exposure, SurreyLive reports.

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, cases in India. However, should you be anxious about this new virus and is it as dangerous as that of COVID-19?

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic,

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

Amid fears of another global pandemic, social media users are circulating claims that all schools in China have been closed due to a rise in “new” human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. However, this is false;

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that may not be on most folk’s radars, but it’s more common than you think — and chances are, you’ve already had it. A recent “outbreak” in northern China has brought HMPV into the spotlight, raising questions about its significance.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus similar to RSV and the flu, spreading mainly during colder months through close contact, coughing, or touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath, with severe cases potentially leading to bronchitis or pneumonia.

The World Health Organization said in January 2025 that China's reported levels of acute respiratory infections, including those caused by the flu-like virus HMPV, were "within the expected range" for winter.

Northern India's winters are challenging, with high pollution and increased viral infections, including the rise of Human Metapneumovirus. To stay hea