HMPV Cases are Rising — And You’ve Likely Already Been Infected Before. Here’s What to Know

Cases of human metapneumovirus are on the rise across the country. Here's what this virus is, plus how to protect yourself.

Bay Area sees spike in HMPV cases, a cold-like respiratory virus

Medical experts say cases are on the rise in the Bay Area of a respiratory virus called human metapneumovirus, also known as ...

First HMPV case detected in Maharashtra this year recovers

A seven-month-old boy in Washim testing positive for the infection on March 30, 2026. He was admitted to AIIMS Nagpur, and ...

What to know about HMPV, the respiratory virus with no cure surging across the US

Cases of a specific respiratory virus are spiking in several states across the U.S. right now. In California, concentrations of HMPV were high in San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa and several other ...
ABC7 San Francisco

China is seeing a rise in HMPV cases. Here's what you need to know

Chinese health officials are reportedly monitoring an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). There is currently no evidence that the outbreak is out of the ordinary or that a new ...

Have cold or flu symptoms? You may have this lesser-known virus rising in the Bay Area

If you're experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms this winter – your symptoms may be linked to a lesser-known respiratory ...
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Doctors keep close eye on little known hMPV respiratory virus as cases surge

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Doctors are keeping a closer eye on a little-known virus this season. According to the CDC reports of cases of the human metapneumovirus or hMPV spiked this spring. CDC officials ...
Newsweek

HMPV: ‘It’s Like the Common Cold,’ Experts Say

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Reports have been circulating about an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, with some speculating that the ...
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Maharashtra reports first HMPV case of year; infant recovers

Maharashtra has reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) this year, with a seven-month-old boy from Washim testing positive for the infection, health officials said. Initially suspected ...