HMPV in India: ICMR confirms two cases from Karnataka's Bengaluru in 'routine surveillance'
1 week, 2 days ago

HMPV in India: ICMR confirms two cases from Karnataka's Bengaluru in 'routine surveillance'

Firstpost  

India has reported first cases of Human Metapneumovirus from Karnataka’s Bengaluru. Pixabay The Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka’s Bengaluru. The Union health ministry said the ICMR detected HMPV cases through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses… pic.twitter.com/PtKYmgztKb — ANI January 6, 2025 Earlier, the Karnataka health department confirmed the first HMPV case in India from Bengaluru’s Baptist Hospital. The state officials also informed the Union Health Ministry about the HMPV case in Bengaluru and are likely waiting for further guidance from both the Indian Council of Medical Research and the central ministry.

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Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: A Growing Respiratory Concern!
2 days, 2 hours ago

Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: A Growing Respiratory Concern!

Deccan Chronicle  

The new year has begun with growing buzz about the circulating HMPV virus, making it essential for parents to understand the potential risks to their children’s health. § Increased cases: There's been an atypical rise in HMPV cases this year compared to previous years. § Impact on health: In previous years, HMPV mainly affected high-risk groups like young children, immunocompromised …

China reports dip in HMPV infections amid global concern; but tally in India continues to rise
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2 days, 21 hours ago

China reports dip in HMPV infections amid global concern; but tally in India continues to rise

Live Mint  

Chinese authorities reported a slight decline in human metapneumovirus on Sunday amid growing concerns about a fresh global pandemic. India has so far reported 17 cases of the flu-like virus — with authorities insisting that there was no cause for alarm about the situation. At present, the rate of positive cases in human metapneumovirus detection is fluctuating, and the rate …

HMPV latest: Chinese health officials give update on virus infection rate
Trending News
3 days, 1 hour ago

HMPV latest: Chinese health officials give update on virus infection rate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and …

9-Month-Old Tests Positive for HMPV in Gujarat; Cases Reach 4
4 days, 1 hour ago

9-Month-Old Tests Positive for HMPV in Gujarat; Cases Reach 4

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: Gujarat has reported its fourth human metapneumovirus case, with a nine-month-old child contracting the infection in Ahmedabad, officials said on Saturday. Two days back, an 80-year-old man tested positive for the viral infection in Ahmedabad. Gujarat recorded its first case of HMPV on January 6, when a two-month-old boy from Rajasthan was found to be afflicted with the viral …

HMPV cases in India: 10-month-old tests positive in Assam, was admitted with cold-related symptoms
4 days, 7 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: 10-month-old tests positive in Assam, was admitted with cold-related symptoms

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: Days after Human metapneumovirus cases were detected in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, another case of the virus infection was confirmed in Assam. A 10-month-old child tested positive for HMPV after he was admitted to the hospital with cough and cold symptoms, PTI reported citing officials on Saturday. HMPV cases in India: Assam's HMPV patient health …

Beijing blasts false claims regarding HMPV infection
4 days, 14 hours ago

Beijing blasts false claims regarding HMPV infection

China Daily  

Beijing has made a fresh rebuke to some voices labeling China's recent cases of infection with human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, as an "unknown virus", calling such claims "run counter to basic scientific knowledge and scaremongering". "It is a common virus that causes upper respiratory tract infections, and its infections are characterized by self-limiting illnesses," the spokesman said at a daily …

Stay Safe from HMPV: Awareness Program for Trainee Police at Yusufguda Police Battalion
5 days, 2 hours ago

Stay Safe from HMPV: Awareness Program for Trainee Police at Yusufguda Police Battalion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: There is no need to panic about Human Metapneumovirus, as simple precautions can keep it at bay, stated Dr. Ratnababu Kollabattula, Interventional Pulmonologist and Intensivist from Aster Prime Hospital, Ameerpet. Addressing 300 trainee police personnel at the Yusufguda Police Battalion, Dr. Ratnababu provided an insightful session on the virus, its symptoms, and preventive measures. Key symptoms include nasal congestion, …

Ahmedabad registers third HMPV case, nine-month-old under treatment
5 days, 14 hours ago

Ahmedabad registers third HMPV case, nine-month-old under treatment

India Today  

A nine-month-old child from Ahmedabad has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus, marking the third case of the virus in the city and the fourth in Gujarat. A day before, an 80-year-old resident of Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, also tested positive for HMPV, becoming the second case in the city and the third in Gujarat. Another case was reported earlier in Sabarkantha district, …

India registers over 200 HMPV cases in 2024; scientists say not a new virus
6 days ago

India registers over 200 HMPV cases in 2024; scientists say not a new virus

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India saw more than 200 cases of Human Metapneumovirus cases between January and December last year, senior government scientists said, emphasizing that the virus is not a new pathogen and there was no cause for concern. Till December last year, India reported over 200 HMPV cases and there is no unusual spike in the country data. “IDSP is …

HMPV cases in India: Jammu and Kashmir sets up specialised ICU ward, govt urges all not to panic
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6 days, 14 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Jammu and Kashmir sets up specialised ICU ward, govt urges all not to panic

India TV News  

Jammu: In the wake of the rising cases of HMPV in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. God forbid if a pandemic occurs, we are ready," Dr Hamid Zargar, medical superintendent of Gandhinagar government hospital, told PTI. While a few HMPV …

HMPV cases in Gujarat: 80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad
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6 days, 14 hours ago

HMPV cases in Gujarat: 80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: On Thursday, officials confirmed that an 80-year-old man in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, had tested positive for human metapneumovirus infection. Gujarat prepares for HMPV Isolation wards have been created in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Rajkot civil hospitals as a precautionary measure after Gujarat registered its first case HMPV - a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms, officials said. To deal …

All about HMPV
6 days, 14 hours ago

All about HMPV

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The nation is abuzz with questions: Is it another Covid-19 variant, or something even more concerning? The Human Metapneumovirus, which has been in the spotlight in recent days, is causing unease despite only a handful of cases being reported in India. This virus is similar to other viral fevers and typically causes upper respiratory symptoms like a runny nose, …

HMPV is NOT new: WHO clarifies on ‘seasonal spread’ as China sees surge in cases
6 days, 22 hours ago

HMPV is NOT new: WHO clarifies on ‘seasonal spread’ as China sees surge in cases

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization has issued a statement on the human metapneumovirus as it continues to wreck havoc in China with several other countries, too, reporting a number of cases. In a statement, Margaret Harris of the WHO said, “Human metapneumovirus, hMPV is not a new virus”, adding that it generally spreads in winter and spring. Speaking about the HMPV …

Health officials in Puducherry urge public not to panic over hMPV cases in neighbouring States
1 week ago

Health officials in Puducherry urge public not to panic over hMPV cases in neighbouring States

The Hindu  

The Health authorities on Wednesday urged the public not to panic over a few cases of the common Human Metapneumovirus resurfacing in neighbouring States. A press note issued after a high-level meeting at the Raj Nivas chaired by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan to assess preparedness of the health system to tackle the respiratory virus, said that it had been prevalent …

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern
Top News
1 week ago

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation is in contact with Chinese health officials and has not received any reports of unusual outbreak patterns, noted the Organisation in its latest disease outbreak report on HMPV. Based on data published by China, covering the period up to December 29, 2024, acute respiratory infections have increased during recent weeks and detections of seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, …

HMPV in India: Will antibiotics work against the virus?
1 week ago

HMPV in India: Will antibiotics work against the virus?

Firstpost  

Mumbai has reported its first case of HMPV, taking the total number in India to eight. HMPV in India India has reported seven confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus, with two cases each reported in Bengaluru and Nagpur, and one case each in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Salem. What we know about HMPV Human Metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that causes upper …

What is really behind the mystery new virus gripping China and the world
1 week ago

What is really behind the mystery new virus gripping China and the world

The Independent  

It was just a few days after new year’s celebrations when news of a surge in the number of people infected with a new kind of virus began to emerge. However, the number of beds occupied by patients with flu in the second week of winter is the highest “since the first publication of the measure” in 2020-21. open image …

Is this the start of a new pandemic? As HMPV spreads as China, PAT HAGAN reveals all you need to know about the 'mystery' illness
1 week ago

Is this the start of a new pandemic? As HMPV spreads as China, PAT HAGAN reveals all you need to know about the 'mystery' illness

Daily Mail  

The scenes are eerily familiar – crowded hospitals in China overrun by masked patients seeking medical help as infection tears through the population. HMPV belongs to the same family of infectious bugs as respiratory syncytial virus, which is already a common source of the lung infection bronchiolitis during winter – hospitalising around 30,000 children and 18,000 adults in the UK …

Everything Australians need to know about the HMPV virus ravaging China
1 week ago

Everything Australians need to know about the HMPV virus ravaging China

Daily Mail  

Australians have been told not to panic over an outbreak of the respiratory infection metapneumovirus, which is reported to be overwhelming hospitals in China - but experts are closely monitoring the situation. According to virus monitoring data from the UK Health Security Agency, as of December 23, ten per cent of children tested for respiratory infections in hospitals were found …

HMPV cases in India: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? Here's what experts say
1 week ago

HMPV cases in India: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? Here's what experts say

India TV News  

Cases of Human Metapneumovirus have been reported in children across the country. Dr. Vikas Mittal, Director – Pulmonologist at the CK Birla Hospital®, Delhi shares how HMPV affects vulnerable groups and if antibiotics are effective against the virus. Dr. Mittal said, "The recent cases of HMPV reported in Karnataka indicate that both children are recovering well. Given the lack of …

HMPV cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'
1 week ago

HMPV cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: Amid the rise in cases of HMPV across India, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari assured that the state has not been affected by the infection. "I have instructed officials to ensure that cases of severe acute respiratory illness are examined in the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory," Ansari said in an advisory. Union Health Secretary Punya …

HMPV cases in Maharashtra: Six-month-old baby tests positive at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai
1 week ago

HMPV cases in Maharashtra: Six-month-old baby tests positive at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai

India TV News  

HMPV cases in Maharashtra: A case of Human Metapneumovirus was reported in a six-month-old baby at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai's Powai today. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday chaired a virtual meeting with states and Union Territories to take stock of respiratory illnesses and HMPV cases in the country and public health measures for their management, a health …

HMPV: China's healthcare system not overwhelmed, says WHO
1 week ago

HMPV: China's healthcare system not overwhelmed, says WHO

India Today  

The World Health Organisation has quashed earlier social media claims that China has declared a state of emergency, saying that the healthcare system is "not overwhelmed and there have been no emergency declarations or responses triggered." The health agency stated that an increase in respiratory illnesses is a normal pattern witnessed during winter and spring, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. …

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
Top News
1 week ago

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?

Al Jazeera  

HMPV infections are spreading in China, while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK. Cases of human metapneumovirus have also been reported from India amid seasonal winter patterns of a rise in respiratory illnesses. In northern China, HMPV cases have been rising among children 14 years and younger, according to Kan Biao, director of …

Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO
1 week ago

Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO

India TV News  

Human metapneumovirus was first discovered in 2001 and has been present in the human population for quite some time, claims WHO. HMPV often causes common cold symptoms, manifested as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and wheezing, but sometimes it can result in bronchitis and pneumonia in severe cases." Meanwhile, Dr Manish Mittal, Consultant Physician, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Vadodara, has told …

No HMPV cases, Andhra ready to fight virus
1 week ago

No HMPV cases, Andhra ready to fight virus

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: In response to rising concerns about the spread of Human Metapneumovirus after the detection of a few cases in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the State government has geared up to fight the virus. Though no HMPV cases have been reported in the State, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu convened a review meeting with officials of the Health, Medical …

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
55 years ago

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously

Wired  

As head of one of the world’s only dedicated research labs focused on human metapneumovirus, John Williams used to spend most of his time attempting to convince skeptical doctors the virus was real. Human metapneumovirus, or hMPV, was first identified 24 years ago by a group of Dutch scientists seeking to better characterize viruses responsible for acute respiratory infections. It …

HMPV India cases: ‘No need to panic,’ says Maharashtra minister after two suspected cases in Nagpur
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV India cases: ‘No need to panic,’ says Maharashtra minister after two suspected cases in Nagpur

Live Mint  

Amidst the discovery of two suspected cases of the HMPV virus in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, speaking to the media, said that there is no need to panic, but children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert. Mushrif said, as PTI quoted, "The effect of the HMPV virus is being seen in many countries of …

HMPV tracker: Are infections surging in India, China and the UK?
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV tracker: Are infections surging in India, China and the UK?

Firstpost  

As cases of Human Metapneumovirus rapidly surge in India, countries across the world such as Malaysia, Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom have The rapid rise in HMPV cases across the world has put health authorities on high alert, prompting advisories to limit further spread. Kazakhstan In a statement on Sunday, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health revealed that it had conducted 8,360 …

HMPV may be more common than reported in India; virus has circulated for years: Scientists
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV may be more common than reported in India; virus has circulated for years: Scientists

Live Mint  

Scientists have said that there could be more Human Metapneumovirus cases in India than officially acknowledged because the virus is not new and was never notified by the government for reporting by hospitals and the health community. With HMPV cases now reported in India, the government has directed laboratories of the Indian Council of Medical Research to start testing for …

Battling an infodemic: the curious case of HMPV
1 week, 1 day ago

Battling an infodemic: the curious case of HMPV

The Hindu  

Post the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems panic is an easy bait. Bindu Shajan Perappadan kept tabs on that angle: No unusual rise in respiratory illnesses, influenza cases in India, Health Ministry says after review of Chinese surge. Meanwhile, Siddharth Kumar Singh’s article, reported from the ground, speaking to specialists treating children, underlined what was becoming painfully obvious by then: HMPV …

HMPV cases in India reach 7; does its treatment include antibiotics?
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases in India reach 7; does its treatment include antibiotics?

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: A day after Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat confirmed the HMPV cases, fresh Human Metapneumovirus cases were detected in Nagpur, reported India Today on Tuesday. HMPV cases in India: Symptoms of the viral infection Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of HMPV infection. HMPV cases in India: Does treatment …

HMPV cases rise in India: How virus can cause serious illness in children
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases rise in India: How virus can cause serious illness in children

Firstpost  

Several cases of human metapneumovirus have been reported in India, China and a few other countries. According to China Daily’s report last month, a Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention official said that HMPV was among the respiratory viruses spreading in the country. Malaysia’s health ministry reported 327 cases of HMPV infections last year, a 45 per cent surge …

HMPV cases in India: How is it different from COVID-19? From symptoms to vaccine — Key facts to know
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases in India: How is it different from COVID-19? From symptoms to vaccine — Key facts to know

Live Mint  

HMPV, or the Human Metapneumovirus, made headlines after Chinese state media reported that the HMPV virus was among other pathogens responsible for the uptick in infectious respiratory illnesses in the country. What is HMPV and COVID-19 The Human Metapneumovirus, commonly known as the HMPV, is a common respiratory virus first identified by Dutch scientists in the early 2000s. The percentage …

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China

The Independent  

✕ Close India Lockdown Looms? First Cases Of New Virus Reported After HMPV Grips China | Top Updates Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates …

Two children suspected to be positive for HMPV virus in Maharashtra’s Nagpur
1 week, 1 day ago

Two children suspected to be positive for HMPV virus in Maharashtra’s Nagpur

The Hindu  

Two suspected cases of the Human Metapneumovirus were reported in Nagpur on Tuesday. Blood test samples of the patients — children aged seven and 13 — were sent to the virology department of the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi and AIIMS Pune, said Collector Vipin Itankar. Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said both cases were “mild in nature” …

HMPV cases advisory: No surge in respiratory illnesses says Union Health Ministry; advises States to strengthen awareness
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases advisory: No surge in respiratory illnesses says Union Health Ministry; advises States to strengthen awareness

The Hindu  

States across India have been advised to strengthen awareness among masses regarding preventive measures against the Human Metapneumovirus while also advising that Influenza-Like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection surveillance be strengthened. The direction were issued following a virtual meeting of chaired by Union Health Ministry Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava recently with States and Union Territories to review the present …

HMPV cases: Doctor explains how to protect yourself from the virus
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases: Doctor explains how to protect yourself from the virus

Firstpost  

A doctor sheds light on Human Metapneumovirus, or HMPV, its symptoms, prevention measures and potential risks as India reports its first cases and China faces a troubling surge in infections India reported its first confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus, a highly contagious respiratory virus, on Monday. Meanwhile, China is grappling with a spike in respiratory infections attributed to HMPV, causing …

Is HMPV similar to Covid-19? Should you be worried?
1 week, 1 day ago

Is HMPV similar to Covid-19? Should you be worried?

Firstpost  

China’s outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus has led to global concern. The situation has raised questions about similarities between HMPV and Covid-19, as both viruses cause respiratory symptoms An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus in China has caused global concern. “While it generally presents with mild cold-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, cough, and fever, HMPV can lead to more severe complications …

Two children detected with HMPV in Nagpur, total cases in India increase to 7
1 week, 1 day ago

Two children detected with HMPV in Nagpur, total cases in India increase to 7

India Today  

Two children, aged seven and 14, tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus in Nagpur, increasing the total number of cases of the respiratory illness to seven. In the wake of the Nagpur cases, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has called for a meeting at 3 pm at St. George's Hospital Health Centre. UNION HEALTH SECRETARY REVIEWS SITUATION Union Health Secretary …

US still off the HMPV grid despite rising global concerns: All you need to know about this virus
1 week, 1 day ago

US still off the HMPV grid despite rising global concerns: All you need to know about this virus

India Today  

The good news first: China’s latest virus outbreak – the human metapneumovirus - is yet to travel to the United States and the American medical community is taking no chances this time. Surveillance data from CDC's National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System shows HMPV to be most active during late winter and spring in temperate climates. Here is all …

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
1 week, 1 day ago

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say

CNN  

CNN — As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world. But HMPV typically circulates in the Northern Hemisphere in winter, and China’s CDC data shows that there have also been …

HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines

India TV News  

Mumbai: Amid rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus in the country, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday urged the people of the state not to panic and to follow the guidelines strictly issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and central government. Please keep yourself safe by following the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and the central government's health …

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic
1 week, 1 day ago

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic

India TV News  

Amid concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus in India after five cases were reported in three states, #Lockdown started trending on social media. Many users on the social media drew parallels to the 2019-2020 period when early Covid-19 cases emerged in China, leading to a global pandemic and nationwide lockdown in India. Addressing concerns amid rising cases of HMPV …

HMPV cases in India: Nagpur confirms two new cases, country's total count reaches seven
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases in India: Nagpur confirms two new cases, country's total count reaches seven

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: Amid a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, two new cases of Human Metapneumovirus was reported from Maharashtra's Nagpur, taking India's total count to seven. "The country data for respiratory viruses available with ICMR and integrated disease surveillance programme has also been reviewed and no surge in any of the common respiratory virus pathogens is observed …

HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored

India TV News  

Amid rising cases of HMPV, the Uttarakhand government issued health advisory and the Directorate of Medical Health and Family emphasised precautionary measures, preparedness in healthcare facilities, and public awareness to address the increased transmission risk during winter months. The advisory has been issued to all the district magistrates and chief medical officers that, the human metapneumovirus respiratory disease is currently …

HMPV cases in India: Should we be worried?
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases in India: Should we be worried?

India Today  

Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus have been reported across India, with two cases each detected in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and one in Gujarat. Union Health Minister JP Nadda also assured citizens on Monday that HMPV is not a new virus, urging calm and vigilance. HMPV is a respiratory virus affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tracts, causing …

HMPV is nothing to panic about, says former WHO chief scientist
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV is nothing to panic about, says former WHO chief scientist

India Today  

Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organisation, has said that HMPV is nothing to panic about. Dr Swaminathan quoted data from the Indian Council of Medical Research - India's official medical panel - that HMPV is one of the many circulating pathogens along with influenza A and B which cause common cold, SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid-19 …

Symptoms to expert advice: Your detailed HMPV guide
1 week, 1 day ago

Symptoms to expert advice: Your detailed HMPV guide

India Today  

India has reported five cases of Human Metapneumovirus, with two each in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and one in Ahmedabad. While HMPV shares similarities with other respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV, it can cause more severe symptoms in vulnerable populations, such as infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Addressing concerns about rising HMPV cases in …

HMPV cases Highlights: Jharkhand Health Minister urges calm, says all arrangements in place
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV cases Highlights: Jharkhand Health Minister urges calm, says all arrangements in place

India Today  

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said that there is no need for concern, as the majority of the news being spread about HMPV is false. Yesterday, certain media reports claimed that this is the first time the disease has been identified in India. The virus was first reported in the world in 2001, but the scientific community believes …

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