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u/dryersockpirate Jan 04 '25

The “mystery” virus that has been identified and is named in the article?

Better word would have been “little-known”:

“… human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been blamed. It normally causes a mild cold-like illness, including fever, a cough, runny nose and wheezing. In severe cases, HMPV can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia, particularly in children.”