News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.

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The illness is "typically mild", said The Independent, but it can lead to "severe complications such as pneumonia, particularly in infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems".

Discover what Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is, its symptoms, causes, and treatments. Learn how it spreads and ways to prevent infection. Stay informed about this common yet potentially serious respiratory virus.

Human metapneumovirus na ọrịa COVID-19 bụ orịa okpo nkumume mmadụ nwereike ibute. Ọrịa abụọ a nwere njirimara dị n'etiti ha dịka imi ịgba mmiri, ụkwara,

Northern China's surge of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is increasing, but officials don't believe the virus will be as deadly as COVID-19.