Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has sought to calm public concerns over the recent detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the state, stressing that there is no need for panic. The state reported two cases of HMPV infection, one in Chennai and another in Salem, with both patients in stable condition. The two individuals, a 64-year-old cancer patient from… Continue reading "No need to panic of HMPV spread: Ma Subramanian"
Five cases of respiratory distress-causing HMPV – two in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad and two in Tamil Nadu – have been detected amid fears of the virus’s spread, as China also recorded a surge in infections. Following the two cases in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government issued an advisory, urging citizens to avoid going to public places if they’re symptomatic and… Continue reading "2 HMPV cases reported in Tamil Nadu, overall count reaches 5"
As India marks the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2025, another flu-like illness has emerged, though the government insists there is no reason to panic. Addressing concerns about the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China, the Indian authorities, on Friday, said that the situation is under control, and that the health ministry is actively monitoring the spread… Continue reading "No cause for alarm: Indian health officials on hMPV spread in China"