China Calls HMPV Outbreak ‘Winter Occurrence’, India Says ‘Don’t Panic’
Recent reports have highlighted an increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China, particularly among children under 14 in northern provinces. HMPV is a respiratory virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms but can lead to severe complications such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia, especially in young children and immunocompromised individuals. Chinese authorities have addressed concerns…