Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China are on a decline, a health official said on Sunday easing international concerns over a potential pandemic.“The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and has been with humans for at least several decades,” Wang Liping, researcher at Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said.“At present, the…
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…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Health officials in Delhi on Sunday released guidelines to tackle potential health risks associated with Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory ailments. Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, held discussions with chief district medical officers and the state Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) officer regarding respiratory…
