Monitoring the Rise of Respiratory Viruses and ECDC Recommendations
January 14, 2025
The international scientific community is reporting the emergence of 'tetra-demia' with the addition of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) to the known viruses like flu, RSV, and Covid-19. HMPV has shown increased activity, primarily in China and in other countries like the UK. The ECDC recommends that member states prepare for increased respiratory virus cases in the coming months. Despite the presence of HMPV, the ECDC emphasizes that there is no significant mortality risk for the general public.