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• Govt reviews readiness on HMPV

  Dhananjay Dwivedi, principal secretary, health and family welfare apprised the Cabinet about the state's preparedness and assured that all protocols as advised by the Govt of India are being adhered to.

  

• HMPV: Govt keeping close watch on situation, says JP Nadda

  The World Health Organization has "taken cognisance of the situation and will share the report shortly with us", JP Nadda added. "The health systems and surveillance network of the country remain vigilant in ensuring the country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenge. There is no reason to worry we are closely monitoring the situation," he said.

  

• Experts advise precaution, not panic amid new HMPV cases reported in India

  Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically presents with mild symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, and nasal congestion.

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• 6-10 HMPV cases detected a year, no need to panic: Labs

  Pathology laboratories too have said that they detect six to 10 HMPV cases a year while running multiple tests on patients to determine the cause behind severe diseases. Doctors in the city have said the HMPV has been prevalent for the past few years and have advised citizens not to worry or cause panic as the virus is not found to be virulent in the majority of cases.

  

• Uttarakhand takes measures to control respiratory diseases amid global HMPV spread

  The advisory emphasised precautionary measures, preparedness in healthcare facilities, and public awareness to address the increased transmission risk during winter months.

  

• Karnataka govt issues advisory for HMPV, doctor say early-screening must

  The Medical Education Department held a meeting with directors of all district medical colleges, providing instructions on handling potential new cases on Monday. The department later released an advisory stating that HMPV causes flu-like symptoms including cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, it can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia, especially in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

  

• HMPV Cases Spark Concerns: Doctors Urge Caution, Not Panic Amid Rising Speculations

  In most cases, the illness lasts from a few days to a week. However in rare cases HMP virus can travel to the brain, or it can trigger our immunity, which may lead to clinical manifestations like fever, seizures, and weakness in the body, or paralysis

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• Epidemiologist urges calm amid HMPV concerns, intensifies surveillance of SARS

  The directorate of health services will intensify surveillance of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI). The disease, which has been in the news following its outbreak in China, Betodkar said, has been around since 2001.

  

• Andhra Pradesh CM directs health officials to be alert over HMPV

  Earlier, the health minister also held a review meeting with officials, who informed him that HMPV has been around since 2001 but with a low fatality rate.

  

• Amid HMPV Fear, Health Secretary Reviews Country’s Respiratory Illness Status, Asks States to Improve Surveillance

  Chairing the high-level meeting, the Health Secretary said there is no cause for concern for the public regarding HMPV. She emphasised that the country is well-prepared for any potential surge in respiratory illness cases and advised states to strengthen and review ILI/SARI surveillance.

  

• Explainer: HMPV not a new pathogen, cases have been reported worldwide

  HMPV is a viral pathogen that causes respiratory infections in people of all age groups. First discovered in 2001, it belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and is closely related to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). HMPV spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces or coming into direct contact with infected individuals.