Tahir Qureshi | Feb 23, 2025, 12:14 AM IST
The virus was found to use the same human receptor which was responsible for Covid-19.
Sumaila Zaman | Jan 9, 2025, 8:50 AM IST
HMPV is a virus that has been associated with respiratory illnesses. The country has reported so far eight cases of HMPV.
Anirudha Yerunkar | Jan 9, 2025, 8:10 AM IST
Increasing cases of HMPV virus has caused panic across the stock market, even impacting the fortunes of the world's richest persons like Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.
Sumaila Zaman | Jan 8, 2025, 1:55 PM IST
Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.
Abhijeet Sen | Jan 7, 2025, 6:36 AM IST
While the Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra governments assured that there was no cause for alarm, the Delhi government directed all hospitals in the capital to remain fully prepared to manage a potential surge in respiratory illnesses.
Joy Pillai | Jan 7, 2025, 2:08 PM IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also issued advisory, requesting people to be vigilant against respiratory illnesses nationwide.
Victor Dasgupta | Jan 7, 2025, 8:49 AM IST
In the advisory, the Maharashtra government urged people to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing.
Victor Dasgupta | Jan 7, 2025, 7:29 AM IST
HMPV is a globally recognised respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak was reported in China. It is a viral pathogen that causes respiratory infections in people of all age groups.
Tahir Qureshi | Jan 6, 2025, 1:33 PM IST
The Union Health Ministry has assured that it is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining regular communication with the World Health Organization (WHO).
Aaliyah Jain | Jan 6, 2025, 11:15 PM IST
China is seeing a worrying rise in respiratory illnesses, with a virus called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) becoming a major concern.
Victor Dasgupta | Jan 6, 2025, 12:02 PM IST
Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country.
Simran Keswani | Jan 6, 2025, 11:26 AM IST
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a contagious respiratory virus causing symptoms similar to RSV and the flu, posing significant risks to infants, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
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