HMPV not a new virus, no reason to worry: Government as 5 cases reported
3 days, 10 hours ago

HMPV not a new virus, no reason to worry: Government as 5 cases reported

India Today  

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday addressed concerns about Human Metapneumovirus, asserting that it is not a new virus and urging citizens of the country to remain calm. Responding to the growing fears and discussions on social media regarding the virus, Nadda released a video message assuring the public that the government is actively monitoring the situation and implementing necessary measures to safeguard public health. In a bid to assuage fears, the senior BJP leader said that the Union Health Ministry was well-equipped to handle any potential increase in respiratory illnesses. Further in his address, the Union Health Minister pointed out that a review of respiratory virus data available through ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program shows no significant surge in respiratory viral pathogens in India.

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HMPV cases in India: Jammu and Kashmir sets up specialised ICU ward, govt urges all not to panic
10 hours, 27 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 …

Amid HMPV concerns, isolation ward set up in Nellore GGH
18 hours, 35 minutes ago

Amid HMPV concerns, isolation ward set up in Nellore GGH

The Hindu  

In the wake of worldwide concerns of Human metapneumovirus cases, the Medical and Health authorities set up a 10-bed isolation ward at Government General Hospital in SPSR Nellore district on Wednesday. As a part of preparedness to address any potential outbreak of the virus, we have set up this ward,” says GGH Superintendent Dr. B.S. Awareness must be created among …

Health officials in Puducherry urge public not to panic over hMPV cases in neighbouring States
20 hours, 27 minutes 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
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20 hours, 55 minutes 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 dangerous or not? Doctors warn of respiratory and liver risks like COVID-19
1 day 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 …

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 day, 8 hours 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 day, 10 hours 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: China's healthcare system not overwhelmed, says WHO
1 day, 10 hours 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. …

Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO
1 day, 10 hours 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 …

HMPV cases in India: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? Here's what experts say
1 day, 10 hours 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 day, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, …

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
Top News
1 day, 10 hours 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 …

HMPV India cases: ‘No need to panic,’ says Maharashtra minister after two suspected cases in Nagpur
Top News
1 day, 22 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 …

Battling an infodemic: the curious case of HMPV
2 days 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?
2 days, 1 hour 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 virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China
2 days, 3 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Two children suspected to be positive for HMPV virus in Maharashtra’s Nagpur
2 days, 3 hours 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
2 days, 4 hours 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 …

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
2 days, 10 hours 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 is nothing to panic about, says former WHO chief scientist
2 days, 10 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 in India: Should we be worried?
2 days, 10 hours 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
2 days, 10 hours 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 …

Two children detected with HMPV in Nagpur, total cases in India increase to 7
2 days, 10 hours 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
2 days, 10 hours 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 …

HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored
2 days, 10 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: Nagpur confirms two new cases, country's total count reaches seven
2 days, 10 hours 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: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines
2 days, 10 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 …

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic
2 days, 10 hours 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 …

India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia
Top News
2 days, 10 hours 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 …

HMPV: What To Know About The Surging Virus
2 days, 12 hours ago

HMPV: What To Know About The Surging Virus

Huff Post  

simarik via Getty Images Experts break down the signs and symptoms of HMPV and why there's no reason to panic. Though HMPV might not be as widely-discussed as influenza or its cousin RSV, the respiratory virus has been around for centuries and regularly spreads around the globe ― including the United States. “Cases occur every year in the U.S. and …

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV
Top News
2 days, 15 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 …

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic
2 days, 16 hours 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
2 days, 16 hours 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
2 days, 17 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first
2 days, 18 hours 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 cases rising in India: What is it and how does it spread? Expert shares symptoms
2 days, 18 hours ago

HMPV cases rising in India: What is it and how does it spread? Expert shares symptoms

Hindustan Times  

HMPV, also known as Human Metapneumovirus, is a virus that causes symptoms similar to that of cold. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director - Max Healthcare & Senior Director - Institute of Internal Medicine, said, “This human meta pneumovirus is not a new virus. HMPV virus symptoms: Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja said, “These types of …

HMPV virus cases in India: ‘Lockdown’ trends amid viral disease scare in China; netizens say ‘buy plate, spoon’
2 days, 19 hours 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
2 days, 19 hours 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 virus not new, no reason to worry': Health minister JP Nadda as India logs 3 cases
2 days, 20 hours ago

'HMPV virus not new, no reason to worry': Health minister JP Nadda as India logs 3 cases

Hindustan Times  

As concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus grew following the confirmation of three cases in India, health minister JP Nadda on Monday reassured the public that it is not a new virus, urging them not to panic. Addressing the rising fears and chatter on social media over the virus, Nadda in a video message emphasised that the government is …

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Guide
2 days, 20 hours ago

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Guide

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 06, 2025 19:05 IST - 4 MINS READ After two cases of Human Metapneumovirus were recently reported in Karnataka as part of routine surveillance by the Indian Council of Medical Research, citizens across the country fear the potential of another pandemic. This virus is known to cause illnesses ranging from mild respiratory discomfort to severe complications, especially …

HMPV case: Karnataka Health Minister says no reason to panic
2 days, 21 hours ago

HMPV case: Karnataka Health Minister says no reason to panic

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With two cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Karnataka, the state's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said there is no need to panic as the infections that have been detected are by old virus strains that are existing in the country and they are not life-threatening. The minister who chaired a meeting of health department officials said …

No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions
2 days, 22 hours ago

No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Mumbai's civic body on Monday said no Human Metapneumovirus case has been found in the metropolis. The Directorate of Health Services, Pune, has already issued a set of guidelines on January 3 outlining preventive measures after the reports of an outbreak of HMPV in China surfaced in the media," it said. The Public Health Department has analysed the state's …

Indian markets plunge over 1.5% amid HMPV fears and weak rupee
2 days, 22 hours ago

Indian markets plunge over 1.5% amid HMPV fears and weak rupee

Hindustan Times  

The equity benchmarks shed over one and a half per cent in the trading session on Monday, impacted measurably by the global cues, weakness in the Indian rupee, and detection of human metapneumovirus in India. The continuing issues are the slowing Indian economy, the muted corporate earnings growth, the FPI selling in the secondary markets, and the global pressure due …

HMPV cases in India: ‘Don’t panic, be aware,’ Karnataka advisory says ‘virus not as transmissible as Covid’
2 days, 22 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: ‘Don’t panic, be aware,’ Karnataka advisory says ‘virus not as transmissible as Covid’

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: Following the detection of two Human Metapneumovirus cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Monday urged people not to panic as the virus is not as transmissible as Covid-19. Emphasising that the respiratory virus primarily affects children, causing infections similar to the common cold, the Karnataka government said in a release that hospitals have been …

Explainer: HMPV not a new pathogen, cases have been reported worldwide
2 days, 23 hours ago

Explainer: HMPV not a new pathogen, cases have been reported worldwide

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Human Metapneumovirus is a globally recognised respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak was reported in China. HMPV spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces or coming into direct contact with infected individuals. In India, surveillance programmes like the ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme regularly test …

HMPV Virus: Delhi government directs city hospitals to be prepared
2 days, 23 hours ago

HMPV Virus: Delhi government directs city hospitals to be prepared

Hindustan Times  

Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has ordered the city's health and family welfare department to be completely prepared to handle a potential rise in respiratory illnesses, in the wake of three cases of the human metapneumovirus detected in the country. Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has ordered hospitals to be prepared in light of cases of HMPV detected in India …

Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to act on HMPV virus amid concerns
3 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to act on HMPV virus amid concerns

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday raised concerns about the outbreak of the HMPV virus, urging the Centre to take immediate action. Arvind Kejriwal, national convener for the Aam Aadmi Party, expressed alarm over the HMPV virus epidemic on Monday and urged the Centre to act quickly. Kejriwal emphasised the importance of drawing from past experiences with …

Delhi govt directs hospitals to stay prepared amid concerns over HMPV
3 days ago

Delhi govt directs hospitals to stay prepared amid concerns over HMPV

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi government on Monday directed all the hospitals in the capital to remain fully prepared to manage a potential surge in respiratory illnesses following the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka. Delhi govt directs hospitals to stay prepared amid concerns over HMPV In a directive marked "Most Urgent", Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj instructed the …

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