On January 9, 2025, the first cases of the HMPV virus in China were reported in?

Explanation

– Reports in early January 2025 highlighted a rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, with Beijing among the cities where cases were flagged in the media.
– HMPV is a common respiratory virus, first identified in 2001, that causes cold- and flu-like symptoms and typically circulates during winter months.
– Chinese health authorities stated the rise was consistent with expected seasonal patterns of respiratory illness and not indicative of a novel pathogen.
– The reports drew global attention due to comparisons with the early spread of COVID-19, though HMPV is a long-known and generally less severe virus.