ET Explains: HMPV a known virus, no need to panicHMPV is not a new virus. Noted virologist Raman Gangakhedkar told ET that about 5-10% of all respiratory infections are caused by this viru...
07 Jan, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
Karnataka govt issues advisory for HMPV, doctor say early-screening mustTwo infants in Bengaluru tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) with no international travel history and are recovering. Karnatak...
07 Jan, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Virus scare: HMPV dates back to the 1950s, to compare it with Covid-19 not right, says AIIMS Delhi professorExperts advise against comparing Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) with COVID-19, as HMPV has roots in the early 2000s and children develop immu...
07 Jan, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
HMPV and COVID-19: Similarities, differences, and is there a vaccine?The outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised international alarm, evoking comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic that pro...
07 Jan, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
HMPV precautions: 5 steps offices can adopt to protect health of employeesHuman Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has emerged in China, raising concerns due to its potential to spread in communal settings. Workplaces can tak...
07 Jan, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Human Metapneumovirus Surge in China: Should the US, UK, and Canada Be Concerned or Stay Calm?Human metapneumovirus (HMPV): With China reporting increased infections and crowded hospitals, health authorities worldwide are closely mon...
06 Jan, 2025, 06.00 PM IST
HMPV in China: Is human metapneumovirus similar to Covid-19? What you need to knowHMPV in China: China is reportedly battling a Covid-like scare. Reports suggest there has been rise in cases of human metapneumovirus or HM...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
HMPV reaches India: Is there a vaccine to combat the virus spreading across the world?Union Health Ministry confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in India, with infants diagnosed in Bengaluru. Both are recovering. The ...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.29 PM IST
What is HMPV? Its symptoms, transmission and prevention explainedHuman Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has recently gained attention due to an outbreak in China. It causes respiratory i...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
HMPV virus in China: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? What you need to knowHMPV in China: Amid the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV0 virus) in China, countries worldwide have increased their surveillance. HM...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
'HMPV does not spread like Covid-19': Expert debunks myths, explains precautions needed to combat virusSurgical Oncologist Vishal Rao suggests that having a flu shot and three doses of COVID-19 vaccine may provide immunity against the Human M...
06 Jan, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
What's HMPV and its symptoms: How to know if you are infected, how to diagnose itHMOV Symptoms: An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised global concerns. India is also monitoring the virus. Symptom...
06 Jan, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
Viral footage from China raises red flags: Could HMPV be spreading to India?With a recent rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases across China, particularly among children, social media posts have led to growing ...
05 Jan, 2025, 09.08 PM IST
Has the U.S attained herd immunity against human metapneumovirus or could there be a lockdown like situation? Here's what experts are sayingHuman metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus affecting those with weakened immune systems, has sparked fresh concerns globally. With n...
04 Jan, 2025, 08.52 PM IST
Still no cure after 20 years: Why Human Metapneumovirus remains so difficult to beatDespite being discovered over 20 years ago, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) still lacks a vaccine, making it a challenging respiratory disease...
04 Jan, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
China faces Covid-like scare again: All you should know about HMPV & other viruses overwhelming hospitals and crematoriumsHuman Metapneumovirus: China is coping with an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), along with other viruses such as Influenza A, Myco...
04 Jan, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
Be Alert! HMPV respiratory virus is spreading fast. Know symptoms, precautionary measuresHMPV respiratory virus is spreading fast. Remember to practice good hygiene – washing hands frequently, covering mouth and nose while cough...
31 May, 2023, 03.54 PM IST