(NEXSTAR) — Respiratory illnesses are spreading throughout the U.S., causing multiple states to see a spike in hospital visits. The latest data shows another virus, known as HMPV, has also been spiking in some parts of the country.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is making waves after upticks were reported in China, India and even the U.S. What is HMPV virus? Symptoms? What we know

As of January 2025, in both the U.S. and China, an increasing concern has developed over human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Notable upticks in reports have been detected.

A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.

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

The CDC’s actions come in response to China’s government-run media confirming that positivity rates of HMPV are rising in children under the age of 14, despite respiratory illnesses being down overall since last year. Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV ...

The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,

Reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory illness that causes flu- and cold-like symptoms, are growing across the Northern Hemisphere, including in China, though neither the World Health Organization (WHO) nor the CDC have expressed alarm at this time.

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

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

Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it causes.

The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.