China is in the grips of a new mystery disease outbreak, which has left hospitals overcrowded, according to reports.

Footage of patients surging through hospitals in China has been seen online as a illness is said to have overwhelmed medics, with a spike in health woes now being investigated

An outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China has raised concerns of another widespread respiratory illness. HMPV has been around for years, and it has likely infected most people once in their lifetime.

A mysterious viral illness in China, known as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV, is causing concern due to its similarities with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Posts have flooded social media warning that a new pandemic could be starting in China. Here's why scientists think those fears might be overblown.

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

HMPV is a respiratory disease that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. However, it can increase risks or lead to more serious complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, particularl

In what is feeling like a case of deja vu, the world is starting the new year with the threat of a 'mystery illness' currently spreading through China and which is thought to have 'already hit the UK'

What is the current situation with HMPV? The current HMPV situation in China is a new outbreak of a known and relatively well-understood virus that has likely circulated among hum

Authorities in Beijing have downplayed surge in cases, which comes five years after world was first alerted to emergence of Covid-19

High levels of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in parts of China. The news has sparked some concern, no doubt reminding people of a certain virus that erupted from this part of the world almost exactly five years ago.