In December last year, the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported a sharp rise in hMPV and RSV cases, drawing global media attention and sparking concerns. Humanmetapneumovirus (hMPV), however, is not a new virus and spreads predominantly through respiratory droplets from those who are infected. But could it have an impact similar to Covid-19? Experts say it is unlikely for now.

Infectious Diseases Consultant and IMU University Deputy Dean Clinical Science, Development and Community Engagement, Prof Dr James Koh is one of the three experts providing insights into the hMPV virus.

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Newspaper version: Could hMPV be the next Covid-19? (New Straits Times, 10 February 2025).

Online version: https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2025/02/1173046/health-could-hmpv-be-next-covid-19