HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough and a runny or stuffy nose. There is no specific treatment for HMPV and at ...

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, are in the U.S. too, and it looks similar to other seasonal illnesses. Here's what ...

In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...

Barbados health authorities say they have no credible information suggesting an outbreak of respiratory illness in China ...

Health experts told Newsweek about the threats posed by the viruses and shared the best ways to protect oneself.

The United States witnesses a rise in HMPV cases, with positive test rates doubling between the start of December and the end ...