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Assam's 10-month-old infected with HMPV; state records first caseA 10-month-old child in Assam is diagnosed with the state's first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case, according to officials. The child, who...13 Jan, 2025, 02.10 PM IST- HMPV in China seasonal in nature, nothing new: WHOThe WHO has assured that the spread of human metapneumovirus in China is not alarming. Current hospital utilization rates are lower than la...09 Jan, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
- HMPV virus: What's the cost of HMPV test in India? A guide to prices and labsIndia has detected seven Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. Testing costs between Rs 3,000 and Rs 20,000 in Delhi. HMPV, a respiratory vir...08 Jan, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
- HMPV: Key symptoms parents should watch for in childrenHMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) is causing rising concern in India, particularly among infants and older adults. The virus can lead to severe ...07 Jan, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
- China’s winter surge of flu-like HMPV cases puts nations on edgeChina is experiencing a rise in respiratory illness caused by human metapneumovirus this winter. Other countries are also reporting cases. ...07 Jan, 2025, 05.54 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
- Health Min monitoring respiratory, seasonal influenza cases amid Covid-like HMPV outbreak in China: SourcesThe National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) closely monitors respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in India and is on alert following...04 Jan, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
- MCD planning to propose ban on pigeon feeding spots in Delhi over health concernsThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi is proposing a ban on pigeon-feeding spots due to health risks from bird droppings, which can carry path...26 Oct, 2024, 03.02 PM IST
- Chinese health authorities say COVID-19 infections may rebound in JanuaryChina's fever clinic attendance has decreased, but health officials warn of a potential January rebound in COVID-19 infections. Despite low...15 Jan, 2024, 06.28 AM IST
- Pneumonia cases detected in AIIMS Delhi have no link to respiratory illness in China, clarifies India govtReports claiming detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi linked to the recent surge in Pneumonia cases in China are misleading and inac...07 Dec, 2023, 02.31 PM IST
- China's respiratory illness surge not as high as pre-pandemic: WHO officialA World Health Organization (WHO) official has provided reassurance amid the spike in respiratory illnesses currently observed in China, em...27 Nov, 2023, 01.35 PM IST
- Multiple pathogens behind spike in respiratory illnesses, says ChinaOutbreaks of respiratory diseases have been hitting kids particularly hard and seen anxious parents sometimes wait for hours for their chil...27 Nov, 2023, 12.41 AM IST
- Health Ministry directs states, UTs to monitor cases of influenza-like illness, severe acute respiratory illnessUnion health secretary Sudhansh Pant advised the states and UTs to “immediately” review public health and hospital preparedness measures, i...26 Nov, 2023, 03.15 PM IST
- China says there is no detection of 'unusual or novel pathogens' in surge of respiratory illnesses: WHOChina responded to the World Health Organization's call for information on rising child respiratory illnesses. Denying unusual pathogens, C...24 Nov, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
- Centre raises concern over gradual increase in Covid positivity rate, pitches for more surveillanceThe states have been requested to take a stock of hospital preparedness such as availability of drugs and medical oxygen, vaccination cover...12 Mar, 2023, 09.55 AM IST
- WHO to make priority pathogen list for tackling future pandemics: Disease X and many more on the listDisease X has been included to represent undiscovered infections that potentially trigger significant outbreaks worldwide. The specialists ...23 Nov, 2022, 01.35 PM IST
- Coronavirus can live in patients for five weeks after being infectedBy comparison, only a third of patients with SARS still harbored the virus in their respiratory tract after as long as four weeks.14 Mar, 2020, 03.54 PM IST
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