Experts debunk myths, say 'HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19'
1 week, 2 days ago

Experts debunk myths, say 'HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19'

Firstpost  

HMPV causes flu-like symptoms including cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. He highlighted that individuals who have received a flu shot and three doses of a Covid-19 vaccine likely have some immunity against HMPV, while also stressing the importance of basic precautions to prevent infection. Additional Professor for Internal Medicine at AIIMS Delhi, Dr Neeraj Nischal told ANI, " Let’s not compare this with COVID-19 because that was a completely new virus, and none of us had immunity against it. The most notable among them include the influenza virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, COVID-19 virus, swine flu virus, and human metapneumovirus.” “These viruses typically cause similar symptoms such as body aches, fever, headache, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, throat pain, and throat congestion. Dr Budhiraja further said that like other flu viruses, HMPV spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets, especially when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

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Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: A Growing Respiratory Concern!
2 days, 4 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, 23 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, 3 hours 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 …

Doctor explains: How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread
3 days, 4 hours ago

Doctor explains: How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread

Firstpost  

The lack of clarity and widespread unfamiliarity about Human Metapneumovirus among the public and health experts has sparked anxiety in India. Dr Jain: HMPV is an RNA virus that causes respiratory infections, similar to other viruses such as RSV and influenza. Dr Jain: Symptoms of HMPV infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and nasal discharge. Dr Jain: Each …

HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people
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3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people

Live Mint  

It has been over two weeks since China reported cases of the HMPV virus, and this has caused covid-19-like panic across the globe, more so in Asia. Educative yet humorous reels are effective as they help people understand the HMPV virus in a simpler way and minimise unnecessary panic and fear," says Dr Harish Chafle, consultant chest physician, bronchoscopists, intensivist …

9-Month-Old Tests Positive for HMPV in Gujarat; Cases Reach 4
4 days, 4 hours 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, 9 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, 16 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 …

India registers over 200 HMPV cases in 2024; scientists say not a new virus
6 days, 2 hours 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 Gujarat: 80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad
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6 days, 16 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, 16 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
1 week 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 …

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern
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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 …

HMPV dangerous or not? Doctors warn of respiratory and liver risks like COVID-19
1 week ago

HMPV dangerous or not? Doctors warn of respiratory and liver risks like COVID-19

Live Mint  

Nearly 10 cases of human metapneumovirus have been reported in India so far. It can also cause bronchitis and pneumonia in infants and young children,” said Dr Pankaj Chhabra, Clinical Director-Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad. HMPV affects liver According to Dr Bir Singh Sehrawat, Head of Gastroenterology and Program Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals in …

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 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?
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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 …

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 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 …

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 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: 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian says no need to panic over HMPV cases
1 week, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian says no need to panic over HMPV cases

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has sought to calm public concerns over the recent detection of Human Metapneumovirus in the state, stressing that there is no need for panic. Subramanian also urged the public to follow basic precautionary measures, such as wearing masks in crowded areas and maintaining social distance, especially for those showing symptoms of respiratory illness. Health …

HMPV not a new virus, maintain hygiene: Experts
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV not a new virus, maintain hygiene: Experts

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Amid the new health concern around the Human Metapneumovirus after two ‘new’ cases of the virus were reported in Bengaluru and a third in Gujarat on Monday, senior virologists fact-checked the news on HMPV. Head of Department, Neurovirology, NIMHANS Dr Rita Mani told TNIE, “It is incorrect to say these are the first two cases of HMPV detected in …

HMPV is mild and non-fatal
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV is mild and non-fatal

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Five years after the global outbreak of Covid-19, the human metapneumovirus is grabbing headlines as China has reportedly been witnessing a surge in cases, especially among children and elderly people. Initially identified in 2001, HMPV is a major cause of acute respiratory infections worldwide, especially in children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Dr Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, head …

India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia

Live Mint  

Mumbai/ New Delhi: India Inc is closely tracking the surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus - which causes respiratory illness- in some Southeast Asian nations following an outbreak in China, and has asked its employees to travel to these countries only if necessary, and take precautions such as masking up to dodge the infection. As our employees regularly travel across …

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV
Top News
1 week, 1 day 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 …

DC Edit | HMPV: No need to panic
1 week, 1 day ago

DC Edit | HMPV: No need to panic

Deccan Chronicle  

The news that was dreaded about the incidence of the Human Metapneumovirus in India has come. It was bound to, considering the virus may already have been existing without the medical fraternity and the people being unduly worried about it as the virus has been known to be most prevalent during the winter and early spring months and that it …

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic
1 week, 1 day ago

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic

Hindustan Times  

For everyone holding their breath over fears of HMPV, here’s a quick summary: it’s an old ailment, caused by a known pathogen, and many people are likely to have been exposed to the virus by the time they are five years old. “It is emphasised that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses …

ICMR Plans Enhanced HMPV Testing, Hyderabad Lab Likely to Benefit
1 week, 1 day ago

ICMR Plans Enhanced HMPV Testing, Hyderabad Lab Likely to Benefit

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the rising concern over an increase in the number of Human Metapneumovirus cases in the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research is likely to enhance the number of laboratories which are capable of testing for HMPV. In spite of no major spike in respiratory illnesses, Telangana is closely coordinating with the Union health ministry on HMPV. Both …

HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after 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 …

Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first
1 week, 2 days ago

Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first

The Hindu  

Human metapneumovirus is suddenly making headlines, but not for the reasons one might expect. Over the last week, India has witnessed a barrage of sensational media reports claiming the emergence of a “new dangerous virus” supposedly originating from China and spreading across India and the world. The memories of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which were full of …

HMPV virus cases in India: ‘Lockdown’ trends amid viral disease scare in China; netizens say ‘buy plate, spoon’
1 week, 2 days ago

HMPV virus cases in India: ‘Lockdown’ trends amid viral disease scare in China; netizens say ‘buy plate, spoon’

Live Mint  

HMPV virus cases in India: With India reporting five cases of human metapneumovirus and an outbreak in China, #Lockdown began trending on social media. Many users drew parallels to the 2019-2020 period when early Covid-19 cases emerged in China, ultimately leading to a global pandemic that disrupted economies worldwide and killed lakhs. Addressing the HMPV scare in India, Union Health …

HMPV not new virus in India: Health Ministry says as cases detected
1 week, 2 days ago

HMPV not new virus in India: Health Ministry says as cases detected

The Hindu  

The Human Metapneumovirus is already in circulation globally, including in India, said the Health Ministry on Monday while stating that none of the cases in India have any travel history and that all the infected persons are recovering well. The Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in a video statement said, “Health experts have clarified that the HMPV is not a …

HMPV outbreak: Cases rise to 5 in India as two test positive in Chennai; JP Nadda says ‘no reason to worry’
1 week, 2 days ago

HMPV outbreak: Cases rise to 5 in India as two test positive in Chennai; JP Nadda says ‘no reason to worry’

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: Two children have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus and are currently undergoing treatment in Chennai, a health official said on Monday. Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured the public that health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, particularly in light of rising HMPV cases in China and other neighbouring countries. “On recent reports regarding the cases …

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