HMPV, China and CDC

US HMPV cases rise but CDC warns American not to panic while closely watching China spike
There is no evidence yet that the outbreak is extraordinary yet and Chinese officials have pushed back against claims of yet another pandemic.
CDC monitoring possible HMPV spike in China as cases steadily rise in the U.S.
In the U.S., cases of HMPV remain low but have been steadily rising since Nov. 2024, as reported by the CDC. As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests were positive for HMPV, an increase from 0.55% on Nov. 2.
Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.
China’s Winter Surge of Flu-Like hMPV Cases Puts Nations on Edge
China’s winter illness season is less severe compared to the year before, according to data from its health authority. But the proliferation of a long-standing though little-known pathogen called human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has been raising alarm both at home and in other countries.
CDC on alert as HMPV virus spreads in China
Disease experts have called on Chinese authorities to reveal critical data about a worrying outbreak of HMPV, which can be deadly for those with underlying health conditions
US sees surge in HMPV cases, doctors warn against ‘bad flu’ season as CDC ‘monitoring’ situation in China
The United States witnesses a rise in HMPV cases, with positive test rates doubling between the start of December and the end of the month.
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HMPV Outbreak in China 'Not Cause for Concern in US,' CDC Says
In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.
Viruses spiking in the United States as peak season arrives in winter
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Flu, COVID, and RSV: Flu Is Driving a Surge of Illness in Most States
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CDC study highlights growing tularemia threat in central U.S.
Tularemia cases in the U.S. rose by 56% from 2011 to 2022, with central states and American Indian communities most affected, highlighting diagnostic advancements and health disparities.