HMPV cases: Hasan Mushrif said the citizens of our state should not panic because the government will soon issue comprehensive guidelines regarding this situation and take preventive measures to control this disease.
HMPV cases: The Gujarat government issued an advisory asking people to cover their face while sneezing, avoid going to crowded places, keep distance from flu-infected persons, get adequate sleep and drink water as much as possible and contact a doctor for any respiratory issues.
HMPV cases rise in India: The Centre issued an advisory and asked the states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses including ILI and SARI, and spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after five cases were detected in India.
India's health authorities are very vigilant regarding the situation due to the rise in HMPV cases and the country has experience dealing with respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Now, we must know the death rate in Human Metapneumovirus cases.
Uttarakhand issues HMPV advisory: Those experiencing symptoms such as cold, cough, or fever are urged to seek medical advice and only take medicines as prescribed. Symptomatic individuals should maintain distance from healthy people to prevent transmission.
HMPV cases have been reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad. HMPV infections are common during the winter and usually affect children below the age of 14 years. Here are some ways to keep your children protected.
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.
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 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.
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.
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