HMPV outbreak in China has started getting people worried - is this the ‘New COVID?’ ICMR identified two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 6 during routine surveillance. While China seems to be suffering from a massive outbreak of HMPV, the question arises - is India safe from HMPV? What is it and
07 January,2025 06:41 PM ISTOn January 6, ICMR identified two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, during routine checks. The patients, a 3-month-old girl and an 8-month-old boy, were admitted to Baptist Hospital. Despite these HMPV cases, there has been no significant rise in flu-like illnesses or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in India. Th
06 January,2025 02:53 PM ISTChina seems to be facing a COVID-like Health scare yet again! This is HMPV! In the recent weeks, China has experienced a rise in cases of Human Metapneumovirus, or HMPV, leading to public concern and speculation. What is HMPV and how does it spread? Could this turn into a pandemic like COVID-19? Let's explore what HMPV is and whether it poses a sig
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