There is no need to panic over HMPV, says twin cities official
18 hours, 1 minute ago

There is no need to panic over HMPV, says twin cities official

The Hindu  

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Divya Prabhu G.R.J. Speaking to presspersons after inspecting preparedness at the District Civil Hospital in Dharwad on Tuesday, she said that the administration, however, is closely monitoring SARI and ILI-like symptoms cases. Clarifying that there is no surge in flu or common cold, cough and fever cases, she, however, said that, as a precautionary measure, an isolation ward in the District Civil Hospital will be set up and health officials have been directed to keep stock of the required medicines and add additional beds if the situation demands. On maternal mortality rate in the district, Ms. Prabhu said that compared to other districts that have reported a spike in maternal deaths, Dharwad district has a comparatively low rate. This year, so far 35 maternal deaths have been reported out of which 11 are from Dharwad district and 24 from other districts,” she said.

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HMPV cases in India: Jammu and Kashmir sets up specialised ICU ward, govt urges all not to panic
11 hours, 31 minutes 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 Maharashtra: Six-month-old baby tests positive at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai
1 day, 11 hours 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 cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'
1 day, 11 hours 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: 'Children, elderly people need to stay alert', says Maharashtra Medical Education Minister
1 day, 11 hours ago

HMPV cases: 'Children, elderly people need to stay alert', says Maharashtra Medical Education Minister

India TV News  

HMPV cases: Following the discovery of two suspected cases in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif said there is no need to panic but children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert. Children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert." On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary of Medical Education Department Dinesh Waghmare, Commissioner Rajiv Nivatkar, …

HMPV India cases: ‘No need to panic,’ says Maharashtra minister after two suspected cases in Nagpur
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1 day, 23 hours 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 is nothing to panic about, says former WHO chief scientist
2 days, 11 hours 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 …

HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored
2 days, 11 hours 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: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines
2 days, 11 hours 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 …

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV
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2 days, 16 hours ago

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV

Hindustan Times  

State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday sought to dispel concerns surrounding the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in the state, saying that the virus is not new and does not pose a significant threat. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao chairs a meeting regarding the Human Metapneumovirus after two cases of the virus were detected in …

HMPV virus in India: Delhi government issues guidelines after two cases detected in Karnataka
3 days, 4 hours ago

HMPV virus in India: Delhi government issues guidelines after two cases detected in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory to ensure the health system's preparedness for a potential outbreak of Human MetaPneumoVirus and other respiratory diseases, news agency PTI reported. HMPV, first identified in 2001 by researchers in the Netherlands, is a significant cause of acute respiratory infections, according to the American Lung Association Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health …

HMPV cases in India: Karnataka issues advisory titled 'Do Not Panic, Be Aware'
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3 days, 11 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Karnataka issues advisory titled 'Do Not Panic, Be Aware'

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: In the wake of the two cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Karnataka, the Directorate of Medical Education, on Monday issued an advisory titled “Do Not Panic, Be Aware”. However, the Karnataka government urged people not to panic as the virus is not as transmissible as Covid-19 and emphasised that the respiratory virus primarily affects children, …

HMPV cases: 'No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly', says Health Minister JP Nadda
3 days, 11 hours ago

HMPV cases: 'No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly', says Health Minister JP Nadda

India TV News  

HMPV cases: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said the health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus, it was first identified in 2001 and it has been circulating in the entire world for many years. On recent reports, the cases of HMPV in China, the Health Ministry, the ICMR and the National Centre for Disease …

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