A seasonal rise in human metapneumovirus cases in China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries has raised alarms worldwide. Amid rising HMPV infections in several countries, it is crucial to understand how travel insurance can help people navigate medical emergencies during their foreign trips. Travel insurance policies generally cover medical emergencies and treatments for sudden injuries and illnesses. “Our …
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 …
Amid reports of a Human Metapneumovirus outbreak in China, the Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed the detection of two HMPV cases in Karnataka, reported ANI on Monday. However, HMPV is not a “mysterious virus”, Hyderbad-based Dr Sivaranjani Santosh told South First in an interview. ‘HMPV is not a mystery virus’: Sivaranjani Santosh Urging the public to be aware …