Dibrugarh, Assam: Assam has confirmed its first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case of the season after a 10-month-old infant tested positive in Dibrugarh. The child was admitted to the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) with cold-like symptoms and is currently in stable condition. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan, AMCH Superintendent, assured the public that HMPV is a Read More…
India has reported seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, with the latest two cases emerging from Tamil Nadu—one each in Chennai and Salem. Both patients are stable and under medical supervision, according to the state’s Health Department. HMPV, first identified in 2001, is a respiratory virus causing symptoms akin to the common cold, including Read More…
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline as both Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1.5%, driven by mounting concerns over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) scare, global economic uncertainty, and heavy selloffs by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). Recent HMPV cases in Bengaluru have sparked investor anxiety, while weak global market cues, fueled by recession Read More…
Bengaluru: In a concerning development, Bengaluru has reported its first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that has caused a rise in illnesses globally. The Karnataka Health Department confirmed that an eight-month-old child and a three-month-old infant tested positive for HMPV at Baptist Hospital in north Bengaluru. What is particularly noteworthy is that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has addressed public concerns surrounding reports of a flu outbreak in China, specifically linked to the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). She reassured citizens that there is no immediate cause for alarm in Kerala, while advising vulnerable groups to remain cautious. In a social media statement, Minister George clarified that while Read More…
The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, especially among children under 14 years of age. Despite the surge in infections, Indian health officials have reassured the public that there is no immediate cause for concern within the country. What is HMPV? HMPV is a respiratory virus Read More…