Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic China is witnessing an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). According to reports and social media posts, hospitals are overcrowded with infected ... China is facing an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms. The virus , which spreads through droplets and close contact, primarily affects children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Is a New Virus Outbreak Emerging in China ? The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is still fresh in global memory. Fear of another viral outbreak brings a shiver of déjà vu. A rise in respiratory illnesses in China , including influenza A and hMPV, is affecting children and the elderly. This increase is attributed to cold w