Amid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, WHO official Margaret Harris, said that the rise observed in the number of common respiratory infections, is 'common' during winter and spring.

As the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus is on surge in China, other countries including India have also witnessed cases of the same

China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children.

Human Metapneumovirus cases have been reported in India but authorities has ve claimed that there is no need to panic about the current situation. Read on to comprehend how dangerous can this virus be and its mode of spread.

A handful of cases of the Human Metapneumovirus have been confirmed in India but officials say there's no cause for alarm, according to multiple reports.

As HMPV virus cases rise in four states across India, concerns over a possible lockdown intensify. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely while addressing public fears.

In India! 10 Cases In Total- Follow dos and don`ts guidelines; fresh cases being detected in Chennai and Kolkata, after Bengaluru and Gujarat.

To shed light on the issue, the CDC in China stated that it is killing more people than it had previously, particularly regarding its mortality rate.

Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

Two children, aged seven and 13, tested positive for HMPV virus at a private hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra in India.