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WHO Ex Chief Scientist Says HMPV Nothing To Panic About, Lists Precautions

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New Delhi: Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is nothing to panic about, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan said.   “It’s a known virus that causes respiratory infections, mostly mild,” she said in a post on X. Ms Swaminathan also urged people to take normal precautions that are taken for symptoms of…

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“HMPV Already In Circulation, Including In India”: Top Medical Body ICMR

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New Delhi: Amid the rising Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) scare, the top medical body – the Indian Council of Medical Research or ICMR – on Monday alerted that the virus is already in “circulation” globally, including India. However, it noted that India is well-equipped to handle any potential increase in respiratory illnesses. The ICMR’s statement came…

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Karnataka, Maharashtra Issue Guidelines Amid Rising Cases

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Global HMPV Tracker: The spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms similar to Covid-19, in China, has raised health concerns globally, with countries closely monitoring the situation. Respiratory illnesses in China align with seasonal variations caused by viruses such as influenza, RSV, and HMPV. In India, two cases of HMPV were reported…

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No Unusual Surge In Influenza-Like Cases, Says India Amid China HMPV Spread

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New Delhi: The situation in China is not unusual in view of the ongoing flu season, a joint monitoring group has said amid reports of a surge in cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the neighbouring country. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Delhi…

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China Faces New Virus Outbreak Five Years After Covid Crisis

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China is dealing with an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some claiming that hospitals and crematories are overwhelmed. Videos shared online show crowded hospitals, with some users saying that multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV,…

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