The five symptoms of HMPV the little-known virus ‘overwhelming hospitals’ in China – and two groups at greatest risk

CASES of the human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, are reportedly surging in northern China, prompting fears of another Covid-like pandemic.

Chinese authorities first issued warnings about HMPV in 2023, but reports indicate cases may be increasing again during China’s winter season.

GettyThe HMPV virus has been around for years after being discovered by Dutch scientists[/caption] Pictures of overwhelmed hospitals in China have been posted on social mediaDecoding China

In recent weeks...