$SIA (C6L.SG)$ : Just sharing reports about HMPV spread. There's been a surge in respiratory illnesses, including HMPV, influenza, and Covid-19. The virus is mainly affecting children and the elderly, with symptoms resembling those of the flu or a cold, such as fever, cough, and runny nose.
Meng PaPa OP : The Straits Times Report: Jan 05, 2025, 05:43 PM:
Malaysia saw 327 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in 2024, a 45 per cent rise from the 225 cases in 2023.
The Health Ministry said on Jan 4 that HMPV – a respiratory tract infection caused by a virus in the Pneumoviridae family – is not a new disease.
Malaysia recorded 327 HMPV cases in 2024; Health Ministry urges public to remain vigilant | The Straits Times