Chinese health authorities have characterized the recent rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases as a typical “winter occurrence” of the respiratory virus, emphasizing that it’s a known virus with expected seasonal increases and does not require extraordinary measures. They advise standard preventative measures like handwashing and avoiding contact with sick individuals.

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