Texas Department of State Health Services data showed less than 50 HMPV-positive cases each week in December across the state.

While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.

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.

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory disease among children and the elderly. Here's what we know about the symptoms and how to avoid it.

In late December, an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China triggered widespread concerns, especially as social media videos of crowded hospitals fueled speculation about a potential global health crisis.

Chinese health authorities last month reported a rise in children aged 14 and under testing positive for HMPV as part of a broader update on the respiratory virus season. Photos and videos posted on social media in recent days show crowded hospitals in China,