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HMPV
15:36, 27 FEB 2025
Deadly 'mystery' HMPV virus soars again across UK as 'mask up' warning ignored
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There has been a week-on-week increase in the latest Government data released for the 'mystery' HMPV virus - also known as Human Metapneumovirus - from 4.2% to 5.6%
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Cases of 'mystery' HMPV virus rise in UK once again despite 'mask up' warning
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Human Metapneumovirus is now tracking above baseline levels across the UK after another rise was detected by UK health officials several weeks after Brits were warned to mask up
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'Mystery' HMPV virus spreads as more countries detect first cases after 'mask up' demand
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Cases of Human Metapneumovirus caused chaos in China before spreading to the UK and more countries, and it has now been detected in another country for the first time
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What are the four viruses taking over UK as cases rise – from symptoms to stats
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The UK has seen a surge in cases of four major viruses, new government data has shown, but what exactly are they and what are the symptoms Brits should be are of
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Four major viruses soar across UK as 'quad-demic' hits nation weeks after mask up plea
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Weeks after Dr Conall Watson, Consultant Epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency, told the Daily Star that Brits should considering donning mask again, cases of four viruses have risen
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New 'mystery' HMPV virus stats for UK show shock rise weeks after 'mask up' demand
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Cases of HMPV have risen for the second time in two weeks across the United Kingdom just weeks after Brits were urged to consider donning medical masks once again
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Two-month-old baby who had HMPV died after 111 call handler failed to do one thing
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The inquest into the death of Ben Condon, who died aged two months, heard his family had been referred for an out-of-hours telephone call-back appointment with a GP within two hours
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Latest 'mystery' HMPV virus stats for UK show worrying trend after 'mask up' request
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Children appeared to be the target demographic for this nasty illness when it first hit the headlines, and new UK statistics appear to show that the trend is continuing in this country
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UK health officials weigh in on 'mystery' HMPV virus as cases rise across country
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EXCLUSIVE: Officials from the UK Health Security Agency have spoken out about the rises in cases of Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) across the UK after positivity increased to 4.9%
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UK on high alert as 'mystery' virus cases rise across UK after Brits told to 'mask up'
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The latest update from the UK's Health and Security Agency, cases of Human metapneumovirus are on the rise once again, weeks after Brits were told to wear masks
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UK health officials give update on 'mystery' HMPV virus and 'quad-demic' fears
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Health conscious Brits have been given reason to rejoice as the latest government report on respiratory illnesses show the 'quad-demic' is in decline – and the fears of a HMPV pandemic are misplaced
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WHO issue new warning over 'mystery' virus and demands key pandemic restrictions return
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As HMPV – once thought to be a mystery virus – appears to sweep the globe , officials at the World Health Organisation have called for the return of three key Coronavirus pandemic restrictions
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One telltale symptom which could be a sign of mystery Chinese HMPV virus
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Health experts have warned about the symptoms of the HMPV virus after another outbreak - and one of the earliest symptoms to look out for could be a rash on your skin
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'Chinese mystery virus HMPV sent me into lockdown – one thing reminded me how hard it was'
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EXCLUSIVE: With social media awash with footage of Chinese hospitals overrun with people suffering from 'HMPV', Daily Star man Tom McGhie did the safest thing and locked himself down
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HMPV virus infected 28,000 people in the US last year alone, worrying research reveals
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The 'mystery virus' has sparked fears of another devastating pandemic due to videos of patients being treated in overwhelmed Chinese hospitals circulating on social media
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New HMPV warning sign as doctor says check your skin for an unusual change
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Cases of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have surged in the UK after causing healthcare problems in China, India and Malaysia - one doctor has shared an unusual warning sign
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China's mystery HMPV virus sweeps neighbouring countries as India and Malaysia see surge
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HMPV has 'overwhelmed' areas of China and has now spread to neighbouring countries, with the UK now reporting an uptake in the virus, threatening to put more pressure on struggling hospitals
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Medical expert verdict on mandatory face masks in UK over 'mystery' Chinese HMPV virus
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EXCLUSIVE: The human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has caused concern as the NHS creaks under the pressure of a 'quad-demic', with shocking footage from Chinese hospitals circulating online
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Mystery virus leads to 'severe pneumonia in days' as patient says 'it's worse than 2022'
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Alleged reports from Chinese socia media suggest people going through an outbreak of HMPV cases in the country are experiencing crowded hospitals that are worse than during Covid
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Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some
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Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk
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Chinese New Year to 'spark rise in mystery HMPV' as patients given 3-point advice
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People will be moving around more and congregating in tight crowded areas as part of the celebrations on January 29 – perfect conditions for the spread of respiratory illnesses like the HMPV virus
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'Overwhelmed' Wuhan hospitals treat '2,000 kids daily' amid mystery virus outbreak
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New footage from inside hospitals in Wuhan, China, display worrying scenes as families are turned away and put on IV drips while stood in waiting rooms due to a huge virus outbreak
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Pharmacies flooded with people rushing to buy 'miracle pills' against deadly HMPV virus
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Reports in China suggest pharmacies are racking up prices of a medication named Xofluza amid the alarming spread of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country
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UK expert makes China mystery virus HMPV information request over pandemic fears
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A top medical research boffin has said more information is needed on the HMPV strain impacting China at the moment and 'if the virus causing high infection rates' has differences
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