Concerns over increasing cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China have been eased by experts who emphasize that the situation is not akin to the early days of Covid-19. HMPV typically causes mild respiratory infections, with common symptoms resembling cold and flu. Public health officials recommend standard safety measures, while experts note that HMPV has been circulating for years, and many individuals have pre-existing immunity. China’s health authorities report that the overall spread of respiratory illnesses is lower this season compared to last.