Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 10:54 IST HMPV is a respiratory virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold, such as cough, fever, and nasal congestion. With the rise in HMPV cases globally, travellers should prioritise both their health and their insurance policies. (Representative image) HMPV Cases In India: As Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increase […]
India reports a total of seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children, two each in Karnataka, Nagpur, and Tamil Nadu, and one in Ahmedabad on Monday. Amid a surge in a cocktail of respiratory illnesses in China, the sudden rise of the HMPV virus in India has raised concerns. However, Union Health Minister […]
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. The HMPV has been in the news for some weeks as photos and videos of people wearing masks in hospitals in China emerged on social media platforms, with the local reports […]
