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What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.

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HMPV is a virus that can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages.

Experts say there isn't need for alarm because it's not a novel virus like COVID-19 was.

The virus is not new, but is stable and people have some immunity against it, experts say.