 "How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread – Firstpost")
Amid rising concerns over the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, health experts have emphasised that the virus is not new and have advised the public to remain calm while following basic precautions. HMPV, which causes upper respiratory infections, gained attention after a recent outbreak in China. While it can affect people across … Read more
India has reported at least nine cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in the first week of January, prompting the Union Health Ministry to advise state governments to intensify surveillance for respiratory illnesses. An 8-year-old boy from Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district is the latest to contract the virus, officials said on Friday. While on Thursday, an … Read more
The recent surge of respiratory infections across northern China and other parts of Asia sparked a wave of fear and misinformation on social networks and in the news suggesting another COVID-19-like pandemic could be imminent. China is reportedly dealing with a spike of a flulike respiratory infection whose symptoms include coughing, fever, nasal congestion and … Read more
 "Is HMPV similar to Covid-19? Should you be worried? – Firstpost")
An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has caused global concern. In India, now has seven confirmed cases of HMPV — cases have been identified in two in Bengaluru, two in Nagpur, two in Tamil Nadu, and one in Ahmedabad. ALSO READ | How the country is preparing to stop spread of HMPV According … Read more
Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, states have intensified their health measures, focusing on surveillance and prevention to address the challenge.In Nagpur, two suspected HMPV patients have been identified. Notably, five cases of HMPV have been reported in the country, with two cases in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad, and two … Read more
India reported its first confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a highly contagious respiratory virus, on Monday. Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced that five cases had been identified, with detections in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and one case each in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata. Nadda clarified that the total number of cases in the … Read more
 "How virus can cause serious illness in children – Firstpost")
India has reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus whose symptoms are usually similar to a cold. Two infants were infected in Karnataka’s Bengaluru, two children tested positive in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, a baby in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, and two cases emerged in Tamil Nadu – one in Chennai and another in Salem. HMPV … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the health of all Nigerians amid reports of increased cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China and other regions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director General of NCDC, Jide Idris, said the agency is taking proactive measures to … Read more
 "How many cases are detected in India, China, Malaysia and the UK? – Firstpost")
As Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases surge in China, other countries are also starting to report cases of infections. HMPV, a common respiratory virus first identified in 2001, causes symptoms similar to the cold, flu, or COVID-19. Typically circulating alongside the winter flu season, the virus tends to cause mild illness in most people. While HMPV … Read more
NEW DELHI: Union health minister JP Nadda said on Monday the government is closely monitoring the Human Metapneumovirus (HPMV) situation in the country and there is no reason to worry. He said HMPV is not a new virus and no surge in any of the common respiratory virus pathogens has been observed in the country. … Read more
