The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is monitoring an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China but does not believe the disease is currently a concern for the United States.
In December, Chinese hospitals saw an increase in respiratory diseases, including influenza and HMPV, which put neighboring countries on alert.
In a statement emailed to The Epoch Times on Monday, a CDC spokesperson said the center is “aware of reported increases of HMPV in China and is in regular contact with international partners and monitoring reports of increased disease.”
The reports are “not currently a cause for concern” in the United States, the spokesperson said….