HMPV Virus: What You Need to Know About Its Spread and Global Impact - Skynews18

HMPV Virus: What You Need to Know About Its Spread and Global Impact

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus with COVID-like symptoms, is causing concern in China, while India monitors the situation but urges calm.

HMPV, a coronavirus-like respiratory virus from the Pneumoviridae family, spreads through sneezing and coughing, raising pandemic fears despite being less dangerous.

HMPV, an RNA virus possibly originating from birds, has limited species (HMPV-A and HMPV-B) and is believed to have existed for over 200 years.