HMPV not new virus, no reason to worry: Health minister JP Nadda

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Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujarat, the health ministry and experts are monitoring the situation closely. Nadda emphasizes there is no reason to worry as health systems are vigilant and ready to respond to any...

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J. P. Nadda

Indian lawyer and politician (born 1960)
"Health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001... HMPV spreads through the air and can affect people of all age..
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India reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children. Union health minister J P Nadda assured that it won't lead to a Covid-like outbreak. HMPV..
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Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP chief J P Nadda, and other BJP leaders wished veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on his..
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Human metapneumovirus

Species of virus
The Centre has instructed states and UTs to monitor respiratory illnesses amid reports of a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, though no significant..
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Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday chaired a virtual meeting with states and union territories to take stock of respiratory illnesses and..
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Shashikant Shambharkar, Deputy Director of Health, said that the records of both of these suspected patients are being sent to AIIMS Nagpur for examination
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Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel assured the public on Monday that there is "no need to panic", as the state government is taking all precautionary..
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During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like..
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Karnataka

State in southern India
Karnataka High Court invalidated Centre and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission rules on green energy citing conflicting with the Electricity Act-2003...
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A brave farmer in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, stopped a leopard by grabbing its tail during a rescue operation. As the leopard approached women and children,..
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The University Grants Commission's draft notification to grade Higher Education Institutions based on National Education Policy 2020 implementation has faced..
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Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal urges the Centre to take immediate action against a potential HMPV outbreak in China, highlighting the need for early..
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Gujarat

State in western India
The top court said 86-year-old Asaram was suffering from various age-related health conditions besides a heart ailment. The top court had sought Gujarat..
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The entire fleet of 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters in the Indian armed forces has been temporarily grounded for safety checks following a fatal crash. A..
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