Not the unprecedented and deadly COVID-19, but the new concern in China is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is reportedly spreading more frequently during the winter months. In contrast, COVID-19 primarily wreaked havoc during the summer.

Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.

A recent outbreak of HMPV in China has created anxiety in a world still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With cases emerging in India, an expert shares key insights.

As HMPV virus cases rise in four states across India, concerns over a possible lockdown intensify. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely while addressing public fears.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has gained attention following a surge in cases reported by Chinese officials in Beijing, has now been detected in Maharashtra. A six-month-old baby, who was admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital last week,

By: Dr. Vani Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe infections in people of all ages. While most healthy individuals recover without complications, HMPV can pose a serious threat to young children and the elderly.