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".

China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak. The virus, ...

First discovered in 2001, the HMPV belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, which also includes the Respiratory Syncytial Virus ...

However, Els noted that China was South Africa’s biggest trading partner and any lockdown in China would have an impact on ...

According to the expert GP, Dr Wylie explains HMPV as being a virus that causes respiratory infections, particularly in children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

This year will see several African countries consolidate their return to a growth trajectory in the aftermath of COVID, even as security challenges in the Horn and Sahel endure. I: The Continent will ...