The virus follows an annual seasonal pattern like flu and typically peaks in the winter or early spring. Is HMPV in the UK? Yes, but don’t be alarmed, medical experts stress.

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus ... HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning. Rachel Clun. Updated January 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM.

Experts said it is very ‘unlikely’ this cold-like virus will lead to any lockdowns (Picture: AFP) ‘In contrast to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, HMPV has been around for ...

SCENES of crowded hospitals in China have stoked fears of the next Covid, with cases of a little-known winter virus reported to be surging. Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is the latest bug to bring m… ...

Experts warn the common respiratory virus does not have ‘pandemic potential’. Here’s what you need to know about rising HMPV cases in the UK ...

The human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is a respiratory virus that has been causing concern in China, with reports suggesting that cases may be on the rise again during the country's ...

As reported by the UKHSA, the UK has seen a rise in cases. The latest update says: “Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) positivity increased to 4.9 percent, with the highest positivity in those aged 80 ...

UK & World News; Health; HMPV virus outbreak symptoms and how it spreads explained The virus outbreak comes just five years after the emergence of Covid-19. News. Courtney Eales. 15:33, 13 Jan 2025.

HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning. Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according ...