India reported Monday seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children – two each in Bengaluru, Nagpur and Tamil Nadu, and one in Ahmedabad -amid a surge in respiratory illnesses in China. However, Union health minister J P Nadda allayed concerns, saying the rise in cases won’t lead to a Covid-like outbreak. “HMPV is…
NEW DELHI: Union health minister JP Nadda on Monday assured the public on HMPV virus asserting that the ministry is closely monitoring the situation and there is no reason to be worried. Nadda’s statement came amid tension over the rising cases of HMPV in India where two cases were detected in Karnataka and one in…
BENGALURU: Karnataka’s first suspected case of HMPV infection was reported in Bengaluru. While BBMP health officials flagged the case, confirmation from the state health department is awaited.The virus was detected in an 8-month-old baby admitted to Bengaluru Baptist Hospital, Hebbal, with symptoms of fever and breathlessness since January 2. The baby has no travel history.BBMP…
NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Saturday said that India is “closely monitoring” the situation regarding a new variant of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The ministry also mentioned that it has requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide “timely updates” on the situation in China and that “India is well-prepared” to manage any…
