What To Know About HMPV, The Virus Causing An Outbreak In China

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China has reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in its northern region in recent weeks, raising concerns on social media that there could be another outbreak like COVID-19.

Beijing has acknowledged the rise in HMPV cases and attributed it to the winter season, but the spike should not raise fears or worries...

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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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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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COVID-19

Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
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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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

United States government public health agency
To shed light on the issue, the CDC in China stated that it is killing more people than it had previously, particularly regarding its mortality rate.
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