Human metapneumovirus cases in Malaysia have surged to 327 in 2024, a 45 per cent surge from the previous year. Health officials advise the public to maintain hygiene and follow safety protocols amid ...

Recent reports from Malaysia reveal a 45% increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in 2024 compared to 2023. The Malaysian health ministry urges ...

HMPV cases are rising in China, with 327 reported in 2024, a 45% increase from 225 cases in 2023. The virus, causing symptoms similar to a common cold, can lead to severe respiratory conditions.

The disease is not new but the authorities have urged vigilance, especially for travellers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Despite the rise in cases in Malaysia, Molecular virologist Dr. Vinod Balasubramaniam reassures the public that HMPV is a common seasonal virus with symptoms typically ranging from mild to moderate.

Malaysia is facing an unsettling rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, with a reported 45% increase compared to last year, according to government data. This spike comes on the heels of a ...

A common respiratory virus called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, has been spreading in some countries in Asia, including ...

More IDREES MOHAMMED/Getty Images / AFP Malaysia has been reported to have seen a surge in HMPV cases, with several outlets saying that the country saw 327 cases in 2024, 45 percent more than the ...

AFP A recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has sparked global concern, with Malaysia reporting hundreds of cases and India detecting two cases. China has, meanwhile ...

The Government of India has directed states/UTs to monitor respiratory illnesses, even as it played down the threat posed by HMPV. The pathogen appears to also be vexing governments across the region, ...

The reported increase in HMPV cases have sparked global concern, as recently there have been several cases reported outside of mainland China—in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Neither the Chinese ...

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 ...