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This week, we continue to monitor the situation surrounding the hmpv outbreak, a flu-like illness that has been causing concern due to its rising case numbers across China. As we've discussed over the past few weeks, while the outbreak has sparked international alarm over the potential for another pandemic, health experts currently see no strong evidence suggesting that it constitutes a global health emergency. HMPV is commonly seen in various populations, causing severe illness primarily in children under five and adults over 65 who have underlying health issues.