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

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

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.

Health experts told Newsweek about the threats posed by the viruses and shared the best ways to protect oneself.

HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough ...

It is a common virus that circulates in winter and spring.” In the United States, the CDC tracks cases of HMPV in the same way it tracks the spread of other respiratory viruses. It’s estimated ...

The United States is seeing an increase in ... Among these viruses is the human metapneumovirus, often called HMPV. There's been an increase in HMPV cases in China, though officials say it isn ...

Flu, norovirus and RSV are all surging across numerous countries, including the United States. In northern China, a common illness called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is on the rise and ...

While there are no reported cases for Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in the country as of yet, it is expected that the virus is ...

In the United States, HMPV cases have seen an increase since November, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests returned positive ...

“Regarding human metapneumovirus, it’s not a new virus,” Harris said. “It was first identified in 2001. It’s been in the human population for a long time. It is a common virus that circulates in ...

HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.