What Is HMPV? New Virus Outbreak in China Explained

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What Is HMPV? New Virus Outbreak in China Explained

Nicholas Tan
Fri, January 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM EST
2 min read

Many are concerned about HMPV, formally known as the human metapneumovirus, after reports of a new virus outbreak in China. Various social media posts warn that Chinese hospitals are being swarmed with patients who have contracted HMPV and other viruses, many of whom are experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms. Discovered in 2001 in the Netherlands, HMPV is a seasonal virus that typically causes lung infections. Here’s what we know so far about the upsurge of HMPV infections in China in January 2025.

What is the new HMPV viral outbreak in China?

The new HMPV viral outbreak in China has been acknowledged by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the state-run China Daily newspaper.

Kan Biao, a representative for the agency, downplayed the severity of the reported outbreak, stating in a news conference that a rise in infections for HMPV, influenza, rhinovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia is expected during the winter. Kan says the spread of Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses are “at a low level.”

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[GreenWave]

1. And we have a clown show in DC again.

[magicarpet]

2. This time a super-duper clown show,..

... with the likes of RFK Jr & "Dr" Ooz and other Bozos.

May we all pray a pandemic does not come our way. - Amen.

[speak easy]

3. "and other Bezos" :)

[Evolve Dammit]

4. We will be on our own, while being told constant lies. We've seen this show.

[Alliepoo]

8. Yep.

Pretty sure they said that the threat of Covid spreading was low, too. If it’s circulating somewhere it will get here eventually. Hard to contain with international travel and all.

[Evolve Dammit]

10. "It will magically disappear" We're back to that now

[mwmisses4289]

5. Please don't insult Bozo...

he, at least, tried to make the world a better place.

[Alliepoo]

6. Good grief.

With all of the crud out there from Covid to bird flu and pertussis and whatever else comes our way, I’ve ordered Covid/flu tests and a new supply of masks. I’ve got 90% alcohol and Clorox wipes to sanitize around the house and carry hand sanitizer with me. I reckon Mr Poo and I will go back to Covid protocol after relaxing for the past couple of years. I just want to be sure to have some protection handy before it hits the fan again and it’s difficult and more expensive to find and buy what you need. Ugh.

[C Moon]

7. trump and putin will get it right this time...making sure nobody but the rich and powerful are vaccinated

[LilElf70]

9. Of course, this happens right before

dumb ass takes charge again. Since it seems to be a pandemic, it will hit the US. It's pretty much guaranteed. Just like last time, I'll bet ya DA will say Pelosi is responsible. Here we go again. I wonder how many millions will die this time, until he realizes we have to do something? Get you bleach ready. I lost quite a few friends and some family members the last time. I can't help but think how disastrous this will be. Buckle up, here we go.