<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Necessary medical arrangements being made to tackle HMPV: Pune collector</strong></p>
<p>Amid detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the district administration of Pune in Maharashtra on Tuesday said necessary arrangements were being made to tackle the infection, but said there was nothing to be concerned about. 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. The virus infection is usually mild and self-limiting, and most patients recover on their own: PTI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Necessary medical arrangements being made to tackle HMPV: Pune collector
Amid detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the district administration of Pune in Maharashtra on Tuesday said necessary arrangements were being made to tackle the infection, but said there was nothing to be concerned about. 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. The virus infection is usually mild and self-limiting, and most patients recover on their own: PTI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV: Patna district admin urges people to follow guidelines, says no need to panic</strong></p>
<p>Amid reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the Patna district administration on Tuesday urged people to follow the guidelines issued by the Centre and the Bihar government, stating there was "no need to panic". A statement issued by the Patna district administration said, "People should follow the health advisory issued by the authorities concerned to prevent HMPV disease. District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh also directed the district civil surgeon to ensure better functioning of hospitals for proper treatment of patients suffering from respiratory diseases, including seasonal influenza and HMPV." "The DM has categorically said that there is no need for people to panic. All preparations have been made by the district administration as per the standards," it said: PTI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV: Patna district admin urges people to follow guidelines, says no need to panic
Amid reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the Patna district administration on Tuesday urged people to follow the guidelines issued by the Centre and the Bihar government, stating there was "no need to panic". A statement issued by the Patna district administration said, "People should follow the health advisory issued by the authorities concerned to prevent HMPV disease. District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh also directed the district civil surgeon to ensure better functioning of hospitals for proper treatment of patients suffering from respiratory diseases, including seasonal influenza and HMPV." "The DM has categorically said that there is no need for people to panic. All preparations have been made by the district administration as per the standards," it said: PTI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV a common virus, no need to panic: Himachal health minister</strong></p>
<p>Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil on Tuesday said human metapneumovirus (HPMV) is a common virus and there is no need to panic. He said HMPV`s prevalence in India and other countries has been registered since 2001. Chairing a meeting of health officials on the concerns related to HPMV here, Shandil said the HPMV is not a virus of concern and it must be treated as a regular viral. In a statement issued here, he said the Union health ministry is continuously monitoring the spread or severity of HPMV: PTI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV a common virus, no need to panic: Himachal health minister
Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil on Tuesday said human metapneumovirus (HPMV) is a common virus and there is no need to panic. He said HMPV`s prevalence in India and other countries has been registered since 2001. Chairing a meeting of health officials on the concerns related to HPMV here, Shandil said the HPMV is not a virus of concern and it must be treated as a regular viral. In a statement issued here, he said the Union health ministry is continuously monitoring the spread or severity of HPMV: PTI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Mizoram forms committee to monitor spread of HMPV</strong></p>
<p>The Mizoram government has formed a committee to monitor the spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and assess the situation, an official statement said on Tuesday. The committee was set up following a meeting which was chaired by Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Monday, it said. The meeting also constituted rapid response teams at both the state and district levels to deal with the infection. The meeting, attended by important health officials, also reviewed the situation in the country as well as the state, it said: PTI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Mizoram forms committee to monitor spread of HMPV
The Mizoram government has formed a committee to monitor the spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and assess the situation, an official statement said on Tuesday. The committee was set up following a meeting which was chaired by Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Monday, it said. The meeting also constituted rapid response teams at both the state and district levels to deal with the infection. The meeting, attended by important health officials, also reviewed the situation in the country as well as the state, it said: PTI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready: Punjab Health Minister on HMPV virus</strong></p>
<p>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. "There has been no case of HMPV virus in Punjab till now. This is a mild virus that doesn`t cause serious illness. It is not like Covid. There is no need to panic. Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready. Covid was a new virus; this is an old virus. Those having cough and cold should wear masks," said the Punjab Health Minister: ANI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready: Punjab Health Minister on HMPV virus
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. "There has been no case of HMPV virus in Punjab till now. This is a mild virus that doesn`t cause serious illness. It is not like Covid. There is no need to panic. Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready. Covid was a new virus; this is an old virus. Those having cough and cold should wear masks," said the Punjab Health Minister: ANI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV not new to India, Kerala; nothing to be concerned about: State Health Minister</strong></p>
<p>State Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in several Indian states, including Kerala, in the past and therefore, there was nothing to be concerned about. Speaking to reporters here, George urged people not to spread fake news about the virus to create unnecessary fear among the public. At the same time, the minister advised wearing masks as a precautionary measure against any airborne viral infection including HMPV: PTI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV not new to India, Kerala; nothing to be concerned about: State Health Minister
State Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in several Indian states, including Kerala, in the past and therefore, there was nothing to be concerned about. Speaking to reporters here, George urged people not to spread fake news about the virus to create unnecessary fear among the public. At the same time, the minister advised wearing masks as a precautionary measure against any airborne viral infection including HMPV: PTI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: No need to panic, be cautious: Uttarakhand Health DG on HMPV cases in India</strong></p>
<p>Sunita Tamta, Director of Uttarakhand Medical Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday emphasized the importance of following health precautions and staying vigilant for high-risk groups like children and the elderly amid recent cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country: ANI</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: No need to panic, be cautious: Uttarakhand Health DG on HMPV cases in India
Sunita Tamta, Director of Uttarakhand Medical Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday emphasized the importance of following health precautions and staying vigilant for high-risk groups like children and the elderly amid recent cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country: ANI

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates:</strong> TMC directs health dept to remain vigilant, issues list of do`s and dont`s. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/hmpv-outbreak-tmc-directs-health-dept-to-remain-vigilant-issues-list-of-dos-and-donts-for-citizens-23460334" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Read more...</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Our health department is ready for any situation, says Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav</strong></p>
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<p>Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, along with Maharashtra Ministers Prakash Abitkar and Meghna Sakore Bordikar, on Tuesday held a meeting with the Maharashtra Health Department. He said that&nbsp;the government is completely ready for the current situation (HMPV). "Our health department is ready. There is nothing to be afraid of. The people just have to be cautious," he said.</p>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Our health department is ready for any situation, says Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav



Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, along with Maharashtra Ministers Prakash Abitkar and Meghna Sakore Bordikar, on Tuesday held a meeting with the Maharashtra Health Department. He said that&nbsp;the government is completely ready for the current situation (HMPV). "Our health department is ready. There is nothing to be afraid of. The people just have to be cautious," he said.





<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: `This is not a killer virus,` Says IMA Kochi Spokesperson&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>On the HMPV virus, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, IMA Kochi spokesperson says, "There is a lot of public anxiety about the HMPV. It is a common respiratory virus which most children get by the age of 3 or 4. It`s very rare to have a serious problem with this. Most children would have had at least one bout of this infection in their childhood, including all of us...This is not COVID. This is not a killer virus. It has been around for many years in all countries, including ours"</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: `This is not a killer virus,` Says IMA Kochi Spokesperson&nbsp;
On the HMPV virus, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, IMA Kochi spokesperson says, "There is a lot of public anxiety about the HMPV. It is a common respiratory virus which most children get by the age of 3 or 4. It`s very rare to have a serious problem with this. Most children would have had at least one bout of this infection in their childhood, including all of us...This is not COVID. This is not a killer virus. It has been around for many years in all countries, including ours"

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Virus not a threat like Coronavirus, but be cautious, says doctors</strong></p>
<p>Chairman of PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, Critical Care &amp; Sleep Medicine, Dr Gopi Chand Khilnani advised that people should not panic about the current situation with regard to HMPV. He said that this is not the same situation as we saw during the Delta waves of Covid where people are hoarding oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators. "But being cautious always helps. We don`t lose anything by being cautious and the Health Ministry of the Government of India will take adequate steps to trace the case," Dr Khilnani added, ANI reports.&nbsp;</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Virus not a threat like Coronavirus, but be cautious, says doctors
Chairman of PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, Critical Care &amp; Sleep Medicine, Dr Gopi Chand Khilnani advised that people should not panic about the current situation with regard to HMPV. He said that this is not the same situation as we saw during the Delta waves of Covid where people are hoarding oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators. "But being cautious always helps. We don`t lose anything by being cautious and the Health Ministry of the Government of India will take adequate steps to trace the case," Dr Khilnani added, ANI reports.&nbsp;

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Child infected with HMPV in Ahmedabad discharged from hospital</strong></p>
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<p>Dr Nilam Patel, Additional Director (Public Health), Gujarat, said that the 2-month-old child who was diagnosed with HMPV on Monday, was discharged from hospital after treatment late last evening. Patel added that there is nothing to panic about the HMPV cases being reported in India. He said that the Gujarat government is also taking all necessary measures with regard to the present situation in the state.</p>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Child infected with HMPV in Ahmedabad discharged from hospital

Dr Nilam Patel, Additional Director (Public Health), Gujarat, said that the 2-month-old child who was diagnosed with HMPV on Monday, was discharged from hospital after treatment late last evening. Patel added that there is nothing to panic about the HMPV cases being reported in India. He said that the Gujarat government is also taking all necessary measures with regard to the present situation in the state.


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On the HMPV virus, Dr Nilam Patel, Additional Director (Public Health) says, "HMPV virus is not a new virus, it was detected for the first time in 2001 but the virus mutates many times, so due to mutation its outbreak increases many times. The Gujarat government is also taking action on this. There is no need to panic, there is no such situation. One case was diagnosed yesterday. The patient was a 2-month-old child. He was discharged yesterday evening...So, there is nothing to fear..."

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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Lawyer urges Bombay HC to take suo motu cognisance of HMPV concerns, seek Maharashtra govt action</strong></p>
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<div class="blogSysn">A lawyer filed a plea before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, asking it to take suo motu cognisance of the growing concerns over Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and direct the Maharashtra government to implement proactive measures, reported PTI. Advocate Shreerang Bhandarkar, in his petition, pointed to the court`s previous action in 2020 when it took suo motu cognisance of the COVID-19 pandemic. He argued that a similar intervention is needed now, given the rising global and regional concerns surrounding HMPV. The high court is expected to hear the application on January 10.</div>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Lawyer urges Bombay HC to take suo motu cognisance of HMPV concerns, seek Maharashtra govt action


A lawyer filed a plea before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, asking it to take suo motu cognisance of the growing concerns over Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and direct the Maharashtra government to implement proactive measures, reported PTI. Advocate Shreerang Bhandarkar, in his petition, pointed to the court`s previous action in 2020 when it took suo motu cognisance of the COVID-19 pandemic. He argued that a similar intervention is needed now, given the rising global and regional concerns surrounding HMPV. The high court is expected to hear the application on January 10.

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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV concerns deepen uncertainty for Indian diamond exports</strong></p>
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<div class="blogSysn">The Indian diamond trade is facing heightened uncertainty, with the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China adding to the challenges already posed by a slump in demand for natural diamonds. Despite efforts to boost sales through a Rs 15 crore crowdfunding initiative, aimed at promoting natural diamonds in the Chinese market, there has been little impact so far. The campaign, launched in partnership with China&rsquo;s largest jewellery retail chain, Chow Tai Fook, and De Beers, has failed to generate significant orders, and the trade remains wary of the ongoing HMPV outbreak in China.</div>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: HMPV concerns deepen uncertainty for Indian diamond exports


The Indian diamond trade is facing heightened uncertainty, with the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China adding to the challenges already posed by a slump in demand for natural diamonds. Despite efforts to boost sales through a Rs 15 crore crowdfunding initiative, aimed at promoting natural diamonds in the Chinese market, there has been little impact so far. The campaign, launched in partnership with China&rsquo;s largest jewellery retail chain, Chow Tai Fook, and De Beers, has failed to generate significant orders, and the trade remains wary of the ongoing HMPV outbreak in China.

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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates:&nbsp;Odisha on high alert as HMPV cases rise in other states, no cases detected so far</strong></p>
<p>Amid the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, the Odisha government has urged all medical facilities and laboratories in the state to stay prepared for any potential outbreak. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, after a high-level meeting on Tuesday, reassured the public that while a few cases have been reported in other parts of the country, no cases have been detected in Odisha so far.</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates:&nbsp;Odisha on high alert as HMPV cases rise in other states, no cases detected so far
Amid the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, the Odisha government has urged all medical facilities and laboratories in the state to stay prepared for any potential outbreak. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, after a high-level meeting on Tuesday, reassured the public that while a few cases have been reported in other parts of the country, no cases have been detected in Odisha so far.

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Common to have flu symptoms during winters: Top Uttarakhand health official on HMPV</strong></p>
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<p>Uttarakhand Medical Health and Family Welfare Director, Dr Sunita Tamta has played down apprehensions around HMPV cases being reported in India. She said that HMPV is just like common flu, which is the norm during winters. However, she urged people to take care of children and the elderly, who may have weak immunity to avoid HMPV infection.</p>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Common to have flu symptoms during winters: Top Uttarakhand health official on HMPV

Uttarakhand Medical Health and Family Welfare Director, Dr Sunita Tamta has played down apprehensions around HMPV cases being reported in India. She said that HMPV is just like common flu, which is the norm during winters. However, she urged people to take care of children and the elderly, who may have weak immunity to avoid HMPV infection.


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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Doctors allay fears around HMPV virus cases in India</strong></p>
<p>Doctors at Delhi`s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have advised people to maintain calm and not panic with relation to HMPV cases being reported in India, saying that&nbsp;it is not a new virus and existed earlier too. It has erupted due to some reasons like cold.</p>
<p>However, doctors have called on people to exercise caution. "Mask up if you are going to a crowded area, if there is someone who is already infected maintain distance from them and do not shake hands with them, wash your hands and observe cough/sneezing etiquette,"&nbsp;Dr Pinaki R Debnath, HoD, Pediatric Surgery, RML Hospital said.</p>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Doctors allay fears around HMPV virus cases in India
Doctors at Delhi`s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have advised people to maintain calm and not panic with relation to HMPV cases being reported in India, saying that&nbsp;it is not a new virus and existed earlier too. It has erupted due to some reasons like cold.
However, doctors have called on people to exercise caution. "Mask up if you are going to a crowded area, if there is someone who is already infected maintain distance from them and do not shake hands with them, wash your hands and observe cough/sneezing etiquette,"&nbsp;Dr Pinaki R Debnath, HoD, Pediatric Surgery, RML Hospital said.
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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: No need to worry about HMPV, just maintain caution, says Maharashtra health minister</strong></p>
<p>Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar and Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif addressed a press conference at 2 pm over HMPV.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Currently, information is circulating on social media about the respiratory disease virus in China. An increase in respiratory infections during winter is not unusual in China due to the climate. Viruses like Influenza, RSV, and HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) are responsible for such infections. This virus is prevalent worldwide, including in India. HMPV is not a new respiratory virus; it has been around since 2001, similar to other viruses that cause upper respiratory infections, like the common cold,&rdquo; the health minister said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He added, &ldquo;HMPV is usually a mild disease with symptoms such as cold and cough. However, children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems may be at a higher risk. It is a seasonal disease that typically occurs in winter and early spring, similar to RSV and the flu.&rdquo;</p>

HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: No need to worry about HMPV, just maintain caution, says Maharashtra health minister
Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar and Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif addressed a press conference at 2 pm over HMPV.
&ldquo;Currently, information is circulating on social media about the respiratory disease virus in China. An increase in respiratory infections during winter is not unusual in China due to the climate. Viruses like Influenza, RSV, and HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) are responsible for such infections. This virus is prevalent worldwide, including in India. HMPV is not a new respiratory virus; it has been around since 2001, similar to other viruses that cause upper respiratory infections, like the common cold,&rdquo; the health minister said.&nbsp;
He added, &ldquo;HMPV is usually a mild disease with symptoms such as cold and cough. However, children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems may be at a higher risk. It is a seasonal disease that typically occurs in winter and early spring, similar to RSV and the flu.&rdquo;

<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Expert advice on HMPV preventive measures</strong></p>
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<div class="blogSysn">Prof. Sanjay Jain, Dean (Research) and Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at PGIMER, advised the public to adopt essential hygiene practices, including regular handwashing and wearing masks in crowded spaces, to prevent the spread of HMPV. He emphasized that while the virus does cause influenza-like symptoms such as cough, fever, and sore throat, maintaining good hygiene can help minimize its transmission. He further assured that PGIMER has the necessary medical facilities to manage such respiratory illnesses effectively.</div>
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Prof. Sanjay Jain, Dean (Research) and Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at PGIMER, advised the public to adopt essential hygiene practices, including regular handwashing and wearing masks in crowded spaces, to prevent the spread of HMPV. He emphasized that while the virus does cause influenza-like symptoms such as cough, fever, and sore throat, maintaining good hygiene can help minimize its transmission. He further assured that PGIMER has the necessary medical facilities to manage such respiratory illnesses effectively.

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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Rajasthan health minister assures no alarm over HMPV virus, says situation under control</strong></p>
<p>Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar has reassured the public regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, stating that the situation is not alarming. He mentioned that the central government has also clarified this and confirmed that the case in Dungarpur is under control, emphasizing that the virus has been present previously and is being managed effectively.<strong><br /></strong></p>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Rajasthan health minister assures no alarm over HMPV virus, says situation under control
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar has reassured the public regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, stating that the situation is not alarming. He mentioned that the central government has also clarified this and confirmed that the case in Dungarpur is under control, emphasizing that the virus has been present previously and is being managed effectively.

#WATCH | Jaipur: On the HMPV virus, Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar says, "It is not an alarming situation as of now. The central government has also clarified this. The Dungarpur case is under control. This virus has been there already..." pic.twitter.com/iJ3zZpw5eE
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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Health ministry urges states to review surveillance as cases rise to 7</strong></p>
<p>The health ministry of India has urged states to strengthen their surveillance efforts for Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) following the detection of seven confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children. These cases have been reported across various cities, including Bengaluru, Nagpur, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. The rise in HMPV infections has prompted the government to ensure enhanced monitoring to curb the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable populations, particularly children.<strong><br /></strong></p>
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HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Health ministry urges states to review surveillance as cases rise to 7
The health ministry of India has urged states to strengthen their surveillance efforts for Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) following the detection of seven confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children. These cases have been reported across various cities, including Bengaluru, Nagpur, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. The rise in HMPV infections has prompted the government to ensure enhanced monitoring to curb the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable populations, particularly children.
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<p><strong>HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: </strong>Amid detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the district administration of Pune in Maharashtra on Tuesday said necessary arrangements were being made. We are closing the LIVE blog now</p>

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