HMPV cases in India: The number of HMPV cases is steadily rising across the country. Two new cases of HMPV have been reported in Nagpur.
HMPV cases in India: After #Lockdown started trending, social media users shared humorous takes on how people might react to news of a virus spreading in the country. Referring to the 2020 lockdown incident, one user on X quipped that it was time to buy plates and spoons again.
HMPV cases in India: Various states, including the governments of Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, issued an advisory and assured people that there was no cause for alarm. The Delhi government directed all hospitals to remain fully prepared to manage the surge in respiratory cases.
HMPV in India: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar asked people to keep safe by following the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and the central government's health department and added that there is no need for people to panic.
HMPV cases: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed the health and medical education departments to take all the precautionary measures and a health advisory was issued.
The total number of positive cases in India has reached five as two cases were found in Karnataka while one case was found in Ahmedabad today.
HMPV cases: The Indian Council of Medical Research detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday.
HMPV cases in India: To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.
HMPV cases in India: In the wake of rising cases, the Maharashtra health department issued a precautionary advisory even as the Union health ministry assured that it was closely monitoring the situation, with updates from WHO.
Delhi government has ramped up preparedness in the national capital after three cases of HMPV were reported positive in the country. Two cases came to light in Karnataka, and one was reported in Gujarat.
For healthy individuals, HMPV causes mild illness and resolves on its own. However, the vulnerable population must take precautions and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
HMPV in Ahmedabad: This is the first case of HMPV in Gujarat. The HMPV has been detected in a child who is approximately 2 years old. The patient was admitted to a private hospital in the Chandkheda area of Ahmedabad. The child was undergoing treatment in a private hospital.
HMPV outbreak in China: Medical facilities in Delhi have been asked to maintain detailed records of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases and lab-confirmed influenza cases to ensure accurate monitoring.
HMPV cases in India: HMPV is a respiratory infection caused by a virus in the Pneumoviridae family. Symptoms often resemble a common cold, but severe cases can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia.
HMPV: DGHS convened a meeting with chief district medical officers and the state programme officer of IDSP to discuss preparedness to address respiratory illnesses in Delhi.
The Telangana Public Health Department has asked people to follow certain Dos and Don'ts and said there is no cause for alarm regarding the HMPV reports.
For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.
HMPV virus: A senior official said that the National Centre for Disease Control is closely monitoring the seasonal influenza cases in the country in the wake of the recent reports of an outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus in China.
China referred to guidelines issued by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China regarding the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in the winter.
HMPV outbreak in China: Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, Dr Dangs Lab, said that the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China highlights the need for heightened surveillance and early detection mechanisms to curb its spread.
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