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When did China report a surge in HMPV cases during the 2024-2025 season?

AJanuary 2025

BNovember 2024

CFebruary 2025

DDecember 2024

Correct answer

D. December 2024

Explanation

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a sharp increase in respiratory viral infections, including human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections, in northern China since December 2024. Human metapneumovirus regularly circulates in the EU/EEA during colder months.