A new virus is beginning to make headlines around the world, as it can cause respiratory illness of varying severity in people of all ages, but it is especially prevalent in young

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is facing a surge in respiratory illnesses, including a rising outbreak of human metapneumovirus (hMPV). Reports suggest the virus is spreading rapidly, overwhelming hospitals in some areas.

China has reported the outbreak of another respiratory virus — human metapneumovirus (HMPV) — which is rapidly spreading in several parts of the country. Amid the rise in cases, health authorities across the world are warning over the outbreak and emphasising on enhancing hygiene measures such as wearing face masks and washing hands.