7 cases of HMPV detected; no cause for concern: Nadda

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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 is known since 2001, often self-limiting, and mostly affects children. Surveillance and health systems are actively monitoring the situation.

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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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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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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..
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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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