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  Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic

  India | January 07, 2025 11:10 IST

  HMPV cases in India: After #Lockdown started trending, social media users shared humorous takes on how people might react to news of a virus spreading in the country.

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  HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra to Karnataka, list of states that have issued advisory

  India | January 07, 2025 7:35 IST

  HMPV cases in India: Various states, including the governments of Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, issued an advisory and assured people that there was no cause for alarm. The Delhi government directed all hospitals to remain fully prepared to manage the surge in respiratory cases.

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  HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2025 6:37 IST

  HMPV in India: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar asked people to keep safe by following the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and the central government's health department and added that there is no need for people to panic.

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  HMPV in Bengaluru: Two children who tested positive are 'completely healthy', one discharged

  Karnataka | January 06, 2025 21:27 IST

  HMPV cases: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed the health and medical education departments to take all the precautionary measures and a health advisory was issued.

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  HMPV in India: Two children test positive for virus in Chennai, total 5 cases in 24 hours

  January 06, 2025 21:12 IST

  The total number of positive cases in India has reached five as two cases were found in Karnataka while one case was found in Ahmedabad today.

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  HMPV cases: 'No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly', says Health Minister JP Nadda

  India | January 06, 2025 19:27 IST

  HMPV cases: The Indian Council of Medical Research detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

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  HMPV cases in India: Karnataka issues advisory titled 'Do Not Panic, Be Aware'

  Karnataka | January 06, 2025 17:31 IST

  HMPV cases in India: To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.

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  HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra issues advisory, urges all to avoid public places if symptomatic

  Maharashtra | January 06, 2025 16:02 IST

  HMPV cases in India: In the wake of rising cases, the Maharashtra health department issued a precautionary advisory even as the Union health ministry assured that it was closely monitoring the situation, with updates from WHO.

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  HMPV: Delhi minister asks health secretary to inspect hospitals daily, bring issues directly to him

  Delhi | January 06, 2025 16:19 IST

  Delhi government has ramped up preparedness in the national capital after three cases of HMPV were reported positive in the country. Two cases came to light in Karnataka, and one was reported in Gujarat.

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  How is HMPV different from Covid? Know causes, symptoms and treatment

  Health | January 06, 2025 17:00 IST

  For healthy individuals, HMPV causes mild illness and resolves on its own. However, the vulnerable population must take precautions and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

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  Third case of HMPV reported in Ahmedabad after two cases in Karnataka, Gujarat issues advisory

  Gujarat | January 06, 2025 17:14 IST

  HMPV in Ahmedabad: This is the first case of HMPV in Gujarat. The HMPV has been detected in a child who is approximately 2 years old. The patient was admitted to a private hospital in the Chandkheda area of Ahmedabad. The child was undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

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  HMPV outbreak: Delhi makes isolation mandatory, asks hospitals to report cases, check guidelines

  Delhi | January 06, 2025 12:14 IST

  HMPV outbreak in China: Medical facilities in Delhi have been asked to maintain detailed records of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases and lab-confirmed influenza cases to ensure accurate monitoring.

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  HMPV cases in India: ICMR detects two cases through routine surveillance in this state | DETAILS

  Karnataka | January 06, 2025 12:23 IST

  HMPV cases in India: HMPV is a respiratory infection caused by a virus in the Pneumoviridae family. Symptoms often resemble a common cold, but severe cases can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia.

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  HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus

  Delhi | January 05, 2025 23:30 IST

  HMPV: DGHS convened a meeting with chief district medical officers and the state programme officer of IDSP to discuss preparedness to address respiratory illnesses in Delhi.

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  HMPV outbreak in China: Telangana govt issues Dos and Don’ts, Centre says 'keeping close watch'

  January 06, 2025 15:15 IST

  The Telangana Public Health Department has asked people to follow certain Dos and Don'ts and said there is no cause for alarm regarding the HMPV reports.

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  China's Covid still haunts amid HMPV flu outbreak: 5 things we still don't know about lethal virus

  World | January 03, 2025 23:36 IST

  For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.

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  HMPV outbreak in China: Indian health agency says, 'no need for alarm'

  India | January 04, 2025 6:47 IST

  HMPV virus: A senior official said that the National Centre for Disease Control is closely monitoring the seasonal influenza cases in the country in the wake of the recent reports of an outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus in China.

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  China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe

  World | January 03, 2025 22:28 IST

  China referred to guidelines issued by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China regarding the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in the winter.

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  HMPV outbreak in China: Centre monitors cases, experts call for early detection to curb its spread

  India | January 03, 2025 17:00 IST

  HMPV outbreak in China: Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, Dr Dangs Lab, said that the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China highlights the need for heightened surveillance and early detection mechanisms to curb its spread.

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  Human metapneumovirus: Mysterious virus grips China, kids and elderly remain major targets

  World | January 03, 2025 13:57 IST

  A mysterious virus, HMPV, has grappled China after five years of Covid-19 outbreak. The authorities have instructed people to wear masks and wash hands regularly.