HMPV Virus News LIVE: Three cases confirmed in India, govt continues to monitor situation

HMPV Cases LIVE: Amid growing concern about HMPV cases in India, two more cases have been reported from Nagpur, Mahrashtra. With this, the total HMPV tally in India reached to 7. On Monday, two cases were reported from Bengaluru in Karnataka, while a third tested positive after being hospitalised in Gujarat. The development comes even as China and other countries battle a major outbreak of viral fever and pneumonia.

What is the Human Metapneumovirus?
HMPV is a common respiratory virus that causes lower and upper respiratory infections. It is not a new discovery and cases have been reported from various countries over the years. There is no specific antiviral treatment for HMPV and prevention the cornerstone of controlling its spread.

07 Jan 2025, 02:16:57 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Does HMPV treatment require the use of antibiotics?

HMPV Cases LIVE: According to experts, HMPV treatment doesn’t require the use of antibiotic as it is a viral infection where doctors focus more on the treatment of symptoms.

07 Jan 2025, 01:55:57 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Centre asks states to heighten surveillance

HMPV Cases LIVE: Amid multiple cases of HMPV being detected from different states, the Centre has asked states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including ILI and SARI, and spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after five cases were detected in India.

07 Jan 2025, 01:40:17 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: About the two HMPV patients confirmed in Tamil Nadu

HMPV Cases LIVE: So far, two cases have been confirmed from Tamil Nadu. Out of the two cases, one is from Salem. He was a 69 year-old person suffering from cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes while the other, from Chennai, was aged about 45 years, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma Subramanian told a press conference.

07 Jan 2025, 01:26:21 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Chandigar’s PGIMER issues clarification amid rising HMPV concern

HMPV Cases LIVE: Amid concern surrounding HMPV cases in India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh on Tuesday issued a clarification.

PGIMER Chandigarh has assured that there has been no rise in cases of respiratory illnesses at the institute.

Prof. Sanjay Jain, Dean (Research) and Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at PGIMER urged the public to follow hygiene practices such as handwashing and wearing masks in crowded spaces to prevent the spread of the respiratory virus.

07 Jan 2025, 12:46:43 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Maharashtra govt asks people to remain calm after two HMPV cases detected in Nagpur

HMPV Cases LIVE: Maharashtra government has urged people to stay calm and follow the health guidelines issued in the wake of respiratory illnesses.

The Maharashtra health department is on alert mode over a possible surge in the number of cases. Maharashtra department has urged people to remain calm and not panic.

07 Jan 2025, 12:28:40 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Centre advises states to increase surveillance of respiratory diseases

HMPV Cases LIVE: The Centre has advised states to monitor respiratory diseases, including ILI and SARI, and spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of HMPV, reported PTI.

On Monday, the Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava chaired a virtual meeting with states and union territories regarding respiratory diseases and HMPV cases in the country and the measures to manage them.

07 Jan 2025, 11:48:08 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Two cases suspected in Maharashtra

HMPV Cases LIVE: Two HMPV cases have been suspected in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The patients are 13 and 7 years old, reported ANI.

The reports of both patients will be sent to AIIMS Nagpur for further examination, Shashikant Shambharkar, Deputy Director of Health told ANI. Both the patients have been treated and discharged, he added.

07 Jan 2025, 10:29:10 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: How many HMPV cases were detected in India in December?

HMPV Cases LIVE: According to an Indian Express report, around nine cases of HMPV were detected in India in December with zero mortalities. 

07 Jan 2025, 10:07:07 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Normal cold or HMPV? Know why it is difficult to track the infection

HMPV Cases LIVE: Most of the HMPV cases show flu or cough and cold like symptoms. Since it is not a virus which has been detected for the first time in India, it is even difficult to identify whether a person has contracted the virus or is it just normal cough and cold. 

During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI). HMPV, specifically, presents with symptoms similar to the common cold and typically resolves on its own within 3 to 5 days

07 Jan 2025, 09:54:33 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Uttarakhand government takes measure to control respiratory disease

HMPV Cases LIVE: Uttarakhand government on Monday issued an advisory amid the rising concern around HMPV cases. The Pushkar Singh Dhami government ‘s advisory has included measures to control the spread of respiratory illnesses, caused due to seasonal influenza and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

The advisory emphasised precautionary measures, preparedness in healthcare facilities, and public awareness to address the increased transmission risk during winter months.

07 Jan 2025, 09:26:47 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Preventive measures to avoid infection

HMPV Cases LIVE: According to experts, the prevention of HMPV is similar to other respiratory infections. People  must cover their moth and nose while sneezing or coughing, wash their hands, and wear mask in crowded places, say experts.

07 Jan 2025, 08:59:49 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Health Minister JP Nadda assures people to not worry amid rising HMPV concerns

HMPV Cases LIVE: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday assured that the people do not need to worry amid rising concern around HMPV as the health systems and surveillance networks of the country are vigilant and ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges.

07 Jan 2025, 08:21:00 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: No need to panic, follow guidelines by the government, says Maharashtra minister

HMPV Cases LIVE: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday urged people not to panic amid concern about HMPV cases. Abitkar also advised people to follow the guidelines laid out by the government.

“Due to the patient identified in Bengaluru, many people in Maharashtra are also worried but from the health department, we are appealing to all the people of Maharashtra, don’t relate yourself with the patient in Bengaluru. Please keep yourself safe by following the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and the central government’s health department…there is no need for people to panic,” Abitkar told reporters.

07 Jan 2025, 07:42:45 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Odisha government prepared to tackle health situation, says officials

HMPV Cases LIVE: Amid rising concern about cases of HMPV, Odisha government officials on Monday have said that they are prepared to tackle any situation related to HMPV in India.

Speaking to media persons, state public health director Nilakantha Mishra said, “There is no need to panic as the Centre has not issued any advisory so far. Still, we are prepared to tackle the situation at any point of time.”

07 Jan 2025, 07:21:01 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Health update of the HMPV patient in Gujarat

HMPV Cases LIVE: The two-month-old infant who tested positive for the HMPV is doing well and recovering, a senior doctor told ANI.

The HMPV was detected in a 2-month-old child who came from Rajasthan’s Dungarpur to Sarwar and was later referred to Ahmedabad, state’s Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said in a press statement.

This was the third recorded case of the virus in the country after two other infants tested positive for it in Karnataka.

07 Jan 2025, 06:44:16 AM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Tamil Nadu detected two cases of HMPV, taking the total tally to 5

HMPV Cases LIVE: Tamil Nadu detected two cases of HMPV, now the total tally of the virus stands at 5. 

06 Jan 2025, 10:31:12 PM IST

HMPV Cases LIVE: Maharashtra health minister says follow guidelines and instructions

HMPV Cases LIVE: Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar urged the citizens to refrain from panicking. He asserted that instructions to implement necessary measures have been issued to all health services in the state. “A meeting on the issue will be convened in a couple of days. People just need to follow guidelines and instructions issued by the health department. The Union health ministry is also keeping watch,” PTI quoted Prakash Abitkar as saying.

06 Jan 2025, 10:04:15 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Check Union health ministry’s guidelines to prevent spread of the respiratory virus

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: The Union health ministry in a statement said HMPV is a respiratory virus that can cause upper and lower respiratory tract infections in people of all ages. 

Calling it a seasonal disease which is prevalent in winter and summer, Union health ministry in a notification said, “Citizens are advised to cover their mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, wash their hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. They must stay away from public places if they experience symptoms such as fever, cough or sneezing.”

06 Jan 2025, 09:57:17 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis says, ‘Citizens must not panic’

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said, “Citizens must not panic. The state health department will soon issue a comprehensive advisory on the situation. It is not a new virus. It is coming again. We will reissue an advisory regarding the virus,” PTI reported. 

06 Jan 2025, 09:44:30 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: 6 month old child from Kolkata is the 6th confirmed case 

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Local Bengali News reports have stated that a six month old child was detected with HMPV. The child was admitted to a private hospital on EM Bypass in Kolkata. The child is now recovering, the local Bengali news report said.

06 Jan 2025, 09:29:11 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Cases rise to 5 in India

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: With Chennai reporting two new cases, the total number of HMPV cases in India rose to five.  The other three cases were reported in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. 

06 Jan 2025, 08:58:22 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Which states have reported infections?

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Five infants tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus on Monday — the first reported cases of the virus in India. Union Health Minister J P Nadda has sought to assuage fears, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation and there is no reason to worry.

Which states have reported infections?

Karnataka — Two cases detected by ICMR during routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens. A three-month-old girl and an eight-month-old boy — both with a history of bronchopneumonia tested positive at the Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru. Neither of the two have any history of international travel.

Tamil Nadu — Two young children tested positive in Chennai on Monday evening. They are currently undergoing treatment at two hospitals. 

Gujarat — A two-month-old boy admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad tested positive for HMPV. The infant, who hails from Dungarpur in Rajasthan, was hospitalised on December 24 with symptoms of respiratory infection.

06 Jan 2025, 08:25:27 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Delhi Health Secretary asked to visit hospitals, share daily report

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said he had held discussions with former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the cases came to light. 

“I have written to the Chief Secretary today to ensure that we keep tracking, that we are in constant communication with the Centre regarding this, SOP and necessities for such acute respiratory illness be met and if needed call me up immediately without delay as I would be campaigning for elections. I have ordered the Health Secretary to visit 3 hospitals daily to see that the medicines are available, SOPs are being followed, PSA plants, oxygen plants are operational and send me a daily report every day,” he added.

06 Jan 2025, 08:23:56 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Delhi Minister says others states are likely to report cases 

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj suggested on Monday evening that cases were likely to emerge from other states in the near future. 

“I think that there would be such cases in other states as well because the two people had no history of international travel. It means that they got infected by someone somewhere in India. We are hearing globally that such a virus is spreading rapidly,” he noted.

06 Jan 2025, 07:49:46 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai urges state authorities to take precautio

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai urged state authorities to take precautions as the state reported India’s first HMPV cases on Monday. 

“This new virus is creating a little flutter among the people. The Government of India has given a lot of clarifications regarding it. The state government should take precautions regarding providing masks, gloves and sanitation for the health workers,” the former CM said.

06 Jan 2025, 07:37:28 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Two children test positive in Chennai

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Two children have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus and are currently undergoing treatment in Chennai. These two are the first cases to be reported from the city from two hospitals.

06 Jan 2025, 07:07:39 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Health Minister Nadda says authorities monitoring situation in China

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the Health Ministry, the ICMR and the National Centre for Disease Control were keeping a close watch on the situation in China as well as in the neighbouring countries.

“WHO has taken cognisance of the situation and will share its report shortly with us. The country data for respiratory viruses available with ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program has also been reviewed and no surge in any of the common respiratory viral pathogens is observed in India,” he assured.

He also said that the health systems and surveillance networks of the country “remain vigilant” and India was ready to respond in case of a ‘health challenge’. 

“There is no reason to worry. We are closely monitoring the situation.”

06 Jan 2025, 07:02:06 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Health Minister JP Nadda says ‘no reason to worry’

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Health Minister JP Nadda issued a statement on Monday evening after India reported three Human Metapneumovirus cases.  

“Health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001 and it has been circulating in the entire world since many years. HMPV spreads through air, by way of respiration. This can affect persons of all age groups. The virus spreads more during the winter and the early spring months,” he said.

06 Jan 2025, 06:30:47 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee shares update

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said no Human Metapneumovirus cases have been detected in the state so far.

“We do not have any such alerts in this connection (HMPV cases). In case there are any, I will let you know. Our government is always in service of people; you have seen that during the Covid pandemic,” the chief minister said.

06 Jan 2025, 06:20:35 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Mumbai civic body says no cases reported, but…

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Mumbai’s civic body on Monday said no Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case has been found in the metropolis. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation however urged citizens to follow guidelines to protect themselves from respiratory infections.

06 Jan 2025, 05:35:28 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Is this similar to COVID-19? AIIMS professor says…

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Dr Neeraj Nischal an Additional Professor for Internal Medicine with AIIMS Delhi insisted on Monday that the two viruses were not comparable.

“… Let’s not compare this (HMPV) with Covid-19 because that was a completely new virus and none of us had immunity against it… HMPV has been described since 2001, and even based on evidence, it dates back to the late 1950s… By the age of 10, the majority of the children develop immunity against this,” he told ANI.

06 Jan 2025, 05:14:12 PM IST

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Delhi Health Minister asks hopsitals to prepare for possible surge

HMPV Virus Cases LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj asked the Health and Family Welfare Department to make all required arrangements on Monday.

“The Health and FW Department should contact the Union Health Ministry to get timely updates about preparedness in the capital. There is no need to delay action, bring issues to me immediately over the phone if directives are needed. It is important that the Hospitals of the Government of NCT of Delhi should be well-equipped to handle any potential increase in respiratory illness as per the advice of Union Health Ministry,” the Minister said.

06 Jan 2025, 04:52:59 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Bloodbath in Indian markets after detection of cases

HMPV Virus News LIVE: The equity benchmarks shed over one and a half per cent during the trading session on Monday. Experts believe fears and concerns over the Human Metapneumovirus outbreak in India have led to market jitters.

The Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday ended at 23,616.05, down over 388 points, and the BSE Sensex at 77,964.99, declining over 1,258 points. The indices of all the sectors at NSE remained heavily in the red territory, with PSU Banks trailing about 4 per cent. On BSE, midcap and smallcap indices were down 2-3 per cent.

06 Jan 2025, 04:34:56 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Maharashtra set to issue advisory, CM Fadnavis says…

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to avoid panicking after the detection of Human Metapneumovirus cases in some other states. He also asserted that his government will soon issue a comprehensive advisory on the situation.

“Citizens must not panic. The state health department will soon issue a comprehensive advisory on the situation. It is not a new virus. It is coming again. We will reissue an advisory regarding the virus. The situation is being monitored closely and the Union health ministry and state health officials are in touch to assess it,” he said on Monday.

06 Jan 2025, 04:21:20 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Kejriwal urges Centre to act swiftly

HMPV Virus News LIVE: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday raised concern over the HMPV and urged the Centre to act swiftly to prevent a potential health crisis.

“The outbreak of the HMPV virus calls for immediate attention from the Centre. Drawing from our experience with Covid, it’s crucial to contain such cases early and be prepared to tackle what could potentially become another health emergency,” he wrote on X.

06 Jan 2025, 03:59:46 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Gujarat to issue SOPs after detection of 1 case, Health Minister says…

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Gujarat authorities detected its first case on Monday in a two-month-old child from Rajasthan. The state authorities are now planning to issue SOPs to ensure the virus does not spread. Health Minister Rushikesh Patel also insisted that the public will now have to abide by “the dos and don’ts that were followed during COVID-19″.

“HMPV has been detected in a 2-month-old child who arrived from Dungarpur in Rajasthan for Sarwar. The child has been referred from Sarwar to Ahmedabad…” explained Health Minister Rushikesh Patel.

06 Jan 2025, 03:40:12 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: HMPV Virus News LIVE: Karnataka Health Minister says ‘no need for panic’

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao insisted that there was no need to panic following the detection of two HMPV cases in the state. He also reminded that the virus was not a new phenomenon — typically causing a small percentage of respiratory illnesses.

“It is a very normal thing and there are no fatalities in this. People get it, they are affected for a few days and it passes on. That is the same HMPV that has been detected in Bengaluru…it is the same thing, there is nothing to panic…what they are talking about in China…right now it is not connected to what is over here,” he insisted.

06 Jan 2025, 03:25:18 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Third case detected in Gujarat

HMPV Virus News LIVE: A two-month-old boy admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad has also tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus infection. The child — who hails from Dungarpur in Rajasthan — was admitted to the hospital on December 24 with symptoms of respiratory infection and later tested positive for HMPV.

“HMPV was detected in the patient on December 26, but we learnt about it today as the private hospital reported it to us late. The patient was kept in isolation. The child was kept on a ventilator earlier but his condition is stable now,” said Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s in-charge medical officer of health Bhavin Solanki.

06 Jan 2025, 03:05:10 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: What do we know about the Karnataka cases?

HMPV Virus News LIVE: According to the Health Ministry two cases have been detected in Karnataka. This includes a three-month-old female infant and an eight-month-old male infant — both with a history of bronchopneumonia. They were admitted to the Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru days apart from each other.

The older baby had tested positive for HMPV on January 3 and is now recovering. The three-month-old involved in the other case has already been discharged.

06 Jan 2025, 02:50:39 PM IST

HMPV Virus News LIVE: Two cases confirmed in Bengaluru

HMPV Virus News LIVE: The Indian Council of Medical Research confirmed the detection of two Human Metapneumovirus cases in Karnataka on Monday. They were found through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens. Both cases involve children under the age of 1 year with no history of international travel.