HMPV Outbreak Live Updates: Necessary medical arrangements being made, says Pune collector

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

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

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

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