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hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this winter. Here’s what to know about human metapneumovirus

hMPV tends to hit hardest in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. A virologist explains.

10.06.2025 8

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Lara Herrero

There’s a new COVID variant driving up infections. A virologist explains what to know about NB.1.8.1

Early signs suggest NB.1.8.1 may be more transmissible than earlier variants, likely due to mutations in the spike protein. But there’s no evidence...

28.05.2025 20

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Lara Herrero

XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

Over the nearly five years since COVID first emerged, you’d be forgiven if you’ve lost track of the number of new variants we’ve seen. Some have...

04.10.2024 6

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Lara Herrero