The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic. HMPV, which belongs to the same family as the respiratory syncytial virus, causes flu or cold-like symptoms including fever, cough and nasal congestion. The
12 January,2025 05:54 PM IST | Beijing | APGujarat has confirmed its fourth case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after a nine-month-old tested positive in Ahmedabad, officials reported on Saturday. All the cases have emerged within a week, reported news agency PTI. The baby boy was admitted to a private hospital in the city on Monday after developing symptoms such as cold, cough, and
11 January,2025 07:16 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentThe Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) chief Saurabh Rao has asked officials to implement 100-day 'ease of living' action plan, reported the PTI. The decision was taken to improve quality of life of citizens and to better the delivery of services. It must include streamlining office work, enhancing online services and conducting comprehensive clea
09 January,2025 10:53 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAn 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and he does not have any travel history abroad, a statement issued by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said. He was admitted to the hosp
09 January,2025 10:33 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIAmid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday reassured the public that the state health department is working efficiently in this matter and no one has to worry about it, reported news agency ANI. He reiterated that this variant of HMPV is not that strong and the nation
09 January,2025 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, WHO official, Margaret Harris, said that the rise observed in the number of common respiratory infections is 'common' during winter and spring, reported news agency ANI. She further added that as per Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the pathogens causing the diseas
09 January,2025 10:35 AM IST | Geneva | mid-day online correspondentA suspected case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection has been reported in the Himatnagar city of Sabarkantha district of Gujarat, officials said Wednesday. The blood sample of an eight-year-old boy, who is currently on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital, has been sent to a government hospital for confirmation
08 January,2025 10:10 PM IST | Himatnagar | mid-day online correspondentThe Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently captured public attention, prompting concerns and questions about its potential impact. Here are the key facts to understand this respiratory illness. 1. Nature of the VirusHMPV is not a new virus nor does it have an unprecedented health threat as a self-limiting respiratory virus. The virus is always
08 January,2025 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid detection of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the Pune district administration in Maharashtra on Tuesday said necessary arrangements were being made to tackle the infection. However, it also assured citizens that there was nothing to be concerned about, news agency PTI reported. HMPV is one of the many respirato
08 January,2025 11:44 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentThe Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a self-limiting isolated virus, which is always in the atmosphere,” say paediatricians. Ideally, they (paediatricians) provide symptomatic treatment for seasonal flu with fever, cold and cough, which is caused by self-limiting viruses, that last for a mere four days, and in case of secondary bacterial infec
08 January,2025 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonThe Centre has advised states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses including influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illnesses (SARI), and also spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday chaired a virtual meeting
08 January,2025 08:32 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
