HMPV Virus Live Update:  The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. One case has been found in Gujarat. The Union Health Ministry gave this information on Monday. The ministry said that a three-month-old girl complained of 'bronchopneumonia' and was admitted to Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru, where she was found to be infected with HMPV. She has already been discharged from the hospital.

An eight-month-old infant suffering from 'bronchopneumonia' was admitted to Baptist Hospital on January 3, after which investigation revealed that he was infected with HMPV. The baby's health is now said to be improving. The ministry underlined that it is important to note that both the patients have no history of international travel.

The ministry emphasized that HMPV infection is already spreading in many countries including India and cases of respiratory diseases related to it have been reported in various countries. The ministry said that it is monitoring the situation through all available surveillance means and ICMR will monitor the trends of HMPV infection throughout the year.

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Jan 6, 2025 10:38 PM IST

Extensive preparations are underway for the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Meanwhile, the health department is taking proactive steps to address potential health challenges, including HMPV.

Jan 6, 2025 10:38 PM IST

Five cases of HMPV virus have been reported in India. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has said that this virus is not new and there is no cause for concern. He said, "It spreads mainly in winter and early spring.

Jan 6, 2025 4:38 PM IST

HMVP virus has been detected in Kolkata. The victim is a five-month-old girl. The girl was undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

Jan 6, 2025 2:24 PM IST

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao chaired an emergency meeting after 2 cases of HMPV symptoms were detected, according to the Health Ministry.

Jan 6, 2025 1:38 PM IST

The ministry said recent preparedness measures undertaken across the country show that India is well prepared to deal with any potential surge in respiratory illnesses and public health measures can be implemented quickly if needed.

Jan 6, 2025 1:38 PM IST

The ministry said it is monitoring the situation through all available surveillance means and ICMR will continue to monitor the trends in HMPV infections throughout the year.

Jan 6, 2025 1:37 PM IST

The Ministry highlighted that HMPV infection is already spreading in many countries including India and cases of related respiratory diseases have been reported in various countries.

Jan 6, 2025 1:33 PM IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on HMPV virus, "It has been found in two children. Seeing this, I immediately spoke to Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. The government will make every possible effort to eradicate this disease."

Jan 6, 2025 1:33 PM IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on the HMPV virus said, “This is not a new virus, it has been there for many years. People with low immunity, like children and some people can get infected by it. This is not the first case, there are many such cases and they have been there for many years. It does not cause deaths… Those who have got it are from India itself, they have not travelled from anywhere outside. There is no need to panic.”

Jan 6, 2025 1:31 PM IST

The Karnataka government has said that there is no need to panic about this virus. Please note that there is no history of international travel in both these cases.

Jan 6, 2025 1:33 PM IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on the HMPV virus said, “This is not a new virus, it has been there for many years. People with low immunity, like children and some people can get infected by it. This is not the first case, there are many such cases and they have been there for many years. It does not cause deaths… Those who have got it are from India itself, they have not travelled from anywhere outside. There is no need to panic.”

Jan 6, 2025 1:31 PM IST

The Karnataka government has said that there is no need to panic about this virus. Please note that there is no history of international travel in both these cases.

Jan 6, 2025 1:31 PM IST

Apart from this, a case has also been reported in Gujarat. This virus has been found in a 2-year-old child in Gujarat. The child has been admitted to a private hospital in Chandkheda area of ​​Ahmedabad.

Jan 6, 2025 1:30 PM IST

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection spreading in China has arrived in India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has informed that two HMPV infected people have been found in Karnataka.