The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) on respiratory diseases, when asked about the rising cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.
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Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know
What is the HMPV virus that's spiking in China, and is it in Arizona?
A virus that's not well known to the public is spiking in China. CDC officials said HMPV is not a cause for concern here, nor is it a new virus.
The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the illness.
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The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization on respiratory diseases, when asked about cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.
Human metapneumovirus is not a new virus and has been circulating in humans for more than 60 years, Guo Jiakun, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson says
Chinese government prioritizes health of citizens and foreigners, monitoring HMPV cases closely with WHO, according to foreign ministry.
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