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Necessary medical arrangements being made to tackle HMPV: Pune Collector

Necessary medical arrangements being made to tackle HMPV: Pune Collector

HMPV is one of the many respiratory viruses that can cause infections in people of all ages, particularly during the winter and early spring months

07 January,2025 10:43 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
TMC directs health dept to remain vigilant, issues list of do's and dont's

TMC directs health dept to remain vigilant, issues list of do's and dont's

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has urged citizens not to panic and said that as a precautionary measure, a 15-bed isolation ward has been set up at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa

07 January,2025 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
HMPV outbreak: Mumbai civic body reports no spike in respiratory infections

HMPV outbreak: Mumbai civic body reports no spike in respiratory infections

Experts have assured that HMPV, a respiratory virus that circulates during winter and affects all age groups, particularly young children and the elderly, has not caused a surge in influenza-like cases or hospitalisations

07 January,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lawyer urges High Court to take cognisance of HMPV, direct govt to take measures

Lawyer urges High Court to take cognisance of HMPV, direct govt to take measures

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court is likely to hear the application on January 10

07 January,2025 03:50 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
HMPV outbreak: Not a new virus, identified in 2001, says Union Health Minister

HMPV outbreak: Not a new virus, identified in 2001, says Union Health Minister

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured the public that health systems and surveillance networks are vigilant and ready to respond promptly to any health challenges

07 January,2025 03:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities

No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities

During the meeting, she reassured that there is no cause of concern for the public from HMPV which has been present globally since 2001

07 January,2025 02:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
No need to panic, follow guidelines issued by govt: Maharashtra Health Minister

No need to panic, follow guidelines issued by govt: Maharashtra Health Minister

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday said that no Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case has been reported in Mumbai and urged the citizens to take precautions

07 January,2025 11:41 AM IST | Kolhapur | mid-day online correspondent
HMPV outbreak: Two suspected cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Nagpur

HMPV outbreak: Two suspected cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Nagpur

According to Shashikant Shambharkar, Deputy Director of Health, "two suspected HMPV patients have been found in Nagpur. One of these patients is 7-year-old and the other is 13-year-old"

07 January,2025 11:13 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Soumya Swaminathan: 'Don't jump at detection of every pathogen'

Soumya Swaminathan: 'Don't jump at detection of every pathogen'

The former WHO chief scientist said rather than jump at detection of every pathogen, we should all take normal precautions when we have a cold: wear a mask, wash hands, avoid crowds, consult a doctor in case of severe symptoms

07 January,2025 10:15 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
No screening for HMPV at airports yet

No screening for HMPV at airports yet

Public health experts say screening of passengers should start as soon as possible

07 January,2025 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari

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