China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, foreign ministry says
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) on respiratory diseases, when asked about the rising cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.
This day China reported first Covid death in 2020; 5 years on, pandemic is still killing people
COVID-19 patients died globally, the second time daily fatalities surpassed the 17,000 mark since the pandemic began.
China CDC Issues Update on Virus Outbreaks
China has released an update on the seasonal surge of respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections.The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed that such outbreaks are typical for winter months and should not cause undue alarm.
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.
HMPV: World Health Organisation gives verdict on flu-like virus spreading in China
Human metapneumovirus cases have been on the rise in the UK following fears of a surge in northern China leading to Covid comparisons - now the World Health Organisation has released a statement
China's Economy Faces Disaster as Population Ages
A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.
Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025, according to the World Health Organization. While news reports and social media videos have caused concern about a potential HMPV outbreak in China,
WHO Rejects Reports of HMPV Outbreak in China
The World Health Organization has released a statement on the reported outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China and elsewhere.
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the illness.
What is HMPV? Here's what you need to know as virus cases tick up in China, US
As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.
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Rise of HMPV in China stokes new health concerns
A rise in cases of human metapneumovirus in China is stoking fears of a new health crisis, though authorities and experts say prospects for a sequel to the COVID-19 pandemic are remote. The big picture: HMPV is similar to respiratory syncytial virus,

Cluster of new mpox variant found in China

China discovers cluster of new mpox strain
China Confirms First Domestic Cluster of New Mpox Variant
China Reports 5 Cases Of New Mpox Strain
China said on Thursday it had recorded five cases of a new mpox strain, but that the "outbreak has been effectively handled".