Hmpv Virus News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Gujarat health minister issues advisory to public, WHO dubs it common respiratory virus
Gandhinagar, January 10: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has confirmed the presence of the HMPV virus, which was first identified in 2001. He emphasized that it remains one of several viruses affecting the respiratory system and announced that the Gujarat government has issued an advisory in response on Friday.
No one has to worry: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on HMPV virus
Mumbai, January 9: Amid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday reassured the public that the state health department is working efficiently in this matter and no one has to worry about it.
Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready: Punjab Health Minister on HMPV virus
Chandigarh, January 7: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far. He further stated that there is no need to panic, as it is not serious like Covid, and assured that the medical infrastructure is available to combat any surge.
Children, elderly people need to stay alert: Maharashtra Medical Education Minister on HMPV cases
Mumbai, January 7: Following the discovery of two suspected cases in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif said there is no need to panic but children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert.
HMPV virus: Karnataka to take precautions to prevent infection spread, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jan 6: In the wake of the detection of two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the government will take appropriate precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the infection.