HMPV virus cases in India: Centre asks states to increase surveillance for respiratory diseases and...

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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 HMPV cases in the country and public health measures for their management, a health ministry statement said.

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HMPV Spread In India: Delhi Enforces Strict Measures After 2 Karnataka Cases, Hospitals on Alert!
Delhi health authorities have stepped up measures in response to the growing threat of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following the detection of two cases in Karnataka. The city is now mandating isolation for suspected HMPV cases and strict reporting protocols for all Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. Hospitals are being equipped with essential medications, and healthcare professionals are being instructed to implement infection control measures to prevent further spread. As global concerns rise, Delhi aims to stay ahead of the virus with proactive measures. Learn more about these steps and their impact on public health. #HMPV #DelhiHealth #Karnataka #PublicHealth #VirusControl #DelhiMeasures #Healthcare #InfectionPrevention #HMPVOutbreak #IndiaHealth #DelhiUpdates Also Read Karnataka's HMPV Outbreak: Top Do’s And Don’ts For Avoiding Respiratory Illness :: https://www.oneindia.com/bengaluru/karnatakas-hmpv-outbreak-top-do-s-and-don-ts-for-avoiding-respiratory-illness-4034629.html?ref=DMDesc New Variant of HMPV Virus In China: Will Neurological Symptoms Be The Next Challenge? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/new-variant-of-hmpv-virus-in-china-will-neurological-symptoms-be-the-next-challenge-4034605.html?ref=DMDesc India’s Third Case Of HMPV Virus Confirmed: 2-Year-Old Tests Positive In Gujarat's Ahmedabad :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indias-third-case-of-hmpv-virus-confirmed-2-year-old-tests-positive-in-gujarats-ahmedabad-4034589.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~

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