10 hours ago NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction

As flu and the 'mystery' HMPV virus hits the UK, health officials have stepped up warnings to stop the spread - but now Brits are demanding the return of one restriction to help keep people safe

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11 hours ago What is HMPV? Symptoms of respiratory virus spreading in China, how it's spread and should we be worried?

The European Union is monitoring the situation 🏥

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14 hours ago Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some

Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk

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19 hours ago Hollywood Boulevard is evacuated as wildfires erupt in celebrity epicentre: Another 100,000 told to escape NOW as horror images show LA neighborhoods reduced to ashes and death toll rises

A new evacuation order came about 6pm on Wednesday local time as a fast-moving fire swept through the Hills, impacting at least 10 acres already near Runyon Canyon.

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18 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

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