 "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
 "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
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
Two children have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and are currently undergoing treatment, a health official said on Monday. These two are the first cases to be reported from the city from two hospitals. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, officials of the state health department held a meeting to discuss the measures to be … Read more
 "Experts debunk myths, say ‘HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19’ – Firstpost")
Health experts have alleviated concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), clarifying that it is not as highly transmissible as Covid-19. They stressed that HMPV should not be equated with Covid-19, saying that the origins of Covid-19 were unknown until its emergence years back. In an interview with PTI, Surgical Oncologist Dr. Vishal Rao explained that HMPV … Read more
The health ministry on Monday confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. The ministry said that the cases have been detected through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including … Read more
New Delhi: Amid concerns over the outbreak of the HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) in China, Dr Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services, reassured the public that there is nothing to be alarmed about the present situation, urging people to take general precautions. Speaking to the media, Dr Goel emphasized that hospitals are well-prepared for the seasonal … Read more
 "What is HMPV, the mysterious virus that China is struggling with? – Firstpost")
Five years after COVID-19 emerged from China, another mysterious virus is turning heads. Authorities in China are facing an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in several parts of the country. Authorities have asked citizens to wear face masks and wash hands frequently. But what do we know about the HMPV? And what about the … Read more
