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Maharashtra to Karnataka, list of states that have issued advisory, safety measures – India TV

Maharashtra to Karnataka, list of states that have issued advisory, safety measures – India TV

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Image Source : AP HMPV cases rise in India HMPV cases in India: Five babies have tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat on Monday. In the wake of these developments, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the Central government is closely monitoring the situation and there is no reason to worry. It should be noted that the HMPV is a globally recognised respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak was reported in China. On Monday, various states, including the governments of Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, issued an advisory and assured people that there was no cause for alarm. In the meantime, the Delhi government directed all hospitals in the capital to remain fully prepared to manage a potential surge in respiratory illnesses, with former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urging the Centre to act swiftly to prevent a potential health crisis. Check here how various how state governments are preparing to tackle HMPV in India: Delhi: The Delhi government on Monday directed all the hospitals in …

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV | Latest News India

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV | Latest News India

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State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday sought to dispel concerns surrounding the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the state, saying that the virus is not new and does not pose a significant threat. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao chairs a meeting regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after two cases of the virus were detected in Bengaluru, Monday (PTI) Speaking to the media, Rao clarified reports suggesting that Karnataka had recorded the first HMPV cases in India. He stated, “Reports have come out that this is the first case of HMPV in India, which is not true because HMPV is an existing virus and a certain percentage of people get affected by it. It is not something new.” The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), as part of its routine surveillance of respiratory illnesses, detected two cases of HMPV in Karnataka. According to a statement issued by the ministry of health and family welfare on Monday, the cases were identified during surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. The first case …

‘No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly’, says Health Minister JP Nadda – India TV

‘No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly’, says Health Minister JP Nadda – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Union Health Minister JP Nadda HMPV cases: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said the health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus, it was first identified in 2001 and it has been circulating in the entire world for many years. HMPV spreads through air, by way of respiration, he added. “This can affect persons of all age groups. The virus spreads more during the winter and the early spring months. On recent reports, the cases of HMPV in China, the Health Ministry, the ICMR and the National Centre for Disease Control are keeping a close watch on the situation in China as well as in the neighbouring countries. WHO has taken cognisance of the situation and will share its report shortly with us,” Nadda said. The health minister asserted the country’s data for respiratory viruses available with ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program had also been reviewed and no surge in any of the common respiratory viral pathogens was observed in India. “A joint monitoring group meeting …

“HMPV Already In Circulation, Including In India”: Top Medical Body ICMR

“HMPV Already In Circulation, Including In India”: Top Medical Body ICMR

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New Delhi: Amid the rising Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) scare, the top medical body – the Indian Council of Medical Research or ICMR – on Monday alerted that the virus is already in “circulation” globally, including India. However, it noted that India is well-equipped to handle any potential increase in respiratory illnesses. The ICMR’s statement came as Bengaluru reported two cases of HMPV – a 3-month-old baby who has been discharged and an 8-month-old who is recovering. The health department ruled out exposure from other regions or countries, saying that the infected infants and their families have no recent travel history. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, it said. “It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with HMPV have been reported in various countries. Furthermore, based on current data from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network, there has been no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the …

2 Babies Diagnosed With HMPV Virus In Bengaluru, No Travel History: Centre

2 Babies Diagnosed With HMPV Virus In Bengaluru, No Travel History: Centre

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Bengaluru: Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in Bengaluru today – a 3-month-old baby who has been discharged and an 8-month-old who is recovering at a hospital in the Karnataka capital. This marks the first reported cases of HMPV in India.  The infected infants and their families have no recent travel history, ruling out exposure from other regions or countries. “Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with HMPV have been reported in various countries,” the Centre said in a statement.  The Health Ministry has convened a meeting on HMPV preparedness today.  HMPV is a respiratory virus that often causes mild symptoms resembling a cold but can lead to other complications, particularly in infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The virus can occasionally trigger pneumonia or exacerbate chronic respiratory conditions. Cases typically rise during the winter and …

No Unusual Surge In Influenza-Like Cases, Says India Amid China HMPV Spread

No Unusual Surge In Influenza-Like Cases, Says India Amid China HMPV Spread

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New Delhi: The situation in China is not unusual in view of the ongoing flu season, a joint monitoring group has said amid reports of a surge in cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the neighbouring country. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Delhi today, the government said in a statement. Experts from the World Health Organisation, Disaster Management Cell, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Centre for Disease Control, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Emergency Medical Relief Division, and hospitals, including AIIMS-Delhi participated. The joint monitoring group agreed that the cause of the present surge in China is the influenza virus, RSV and HMPV – the usual pathogens that are expected during the season, the government said in the statement. It said the government is keeping a close watch over the situation through all available channels and the WHO has been asked to share timely updates regarding the situation in China. A robust surveillance system for influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute …