You've probably heard about respiratory viruses like RSV and the flu, but now doctors are saying a new virus is on the rise. Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, according to the CDC. The virus causes many of the same symptoms as the flu , including coughing, runny nose, sore throat, and fever. Older people and young children are most vulnerable, and many don't know they have it until they are tested at a hospital.
There are everyday items that could be dirtier than your toilet. Courtney Mason, general manager of The Spruce, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss what areas are often overlooked that can be cleaned periodically.