Serious symptoms which require medical attention can include: wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, severe ...

It warned of illnesses including flu, Covid, RSV, norovirus, the less familiar hMPV and, of course, the common cold. With these viruses proving to be highly infectious and spreading rapidly, the UKHSA ...

Flu is a viral infection affecting the nose, throat and lungs, mostly during the winter months. It is far worse than an ...

CASES of a virus that led to concerns in China of another Covid-like pandemic have risen in England, according to official figures. The UK has seen an assortment of winter illnesses surge this ...

The bad news first. HMPV is on the rise in England, according to official figures. It's a virus that causes respiratory infections, particularly in children, older adults, and those with weakened ...

The UKHSA is behind the new warning as a raft of illnesses, including flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus and hMPV, spread across the ...

The UK is on high alert as human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases surge suddenly, putting pressure on the NHS. Read on to know ...

But the percentage of people testing positive for HMPV out of those visiting participating GPs with symptoms of respiratory illness increased to 4.92 per cent by the middle of January 2025. This is ...

A pharmacist has outlined the key symptoms of HMPV, a highly contagious virus that has reportedly overwhelmed parts of northern China in recent weeks. Images circulating online appear to show ...

As Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases surge across the UK, a leading pharmacist is shedding light on its symptoms and ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the UK and other nations, prompting some concern about the virus.

Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...