HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: J&K opens dedicated ICU ward in Jammu to tackle rising HMPV cases

HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: Chhattisgarh govt forms technical committee to monitor situation

The Chhattisgarh government has formed a technical committee to monitor the status of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in the state, an official said on Thursday. The panel was formed after the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare directed states to create awareness regarding HMPV, he added. "The committee is headed by Director of Epidemic Control Dr S K Pambhoi and will make necessary suggestions and issue guidelines regarding prevention, awareness and future action plan against HMPV infection. The panel will submit its report from time to time to the state`s Health Department," the official said.

HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: Greece reports its first HMPV case

Greece has confirmed its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a 71-year-old man, the national news agency AMNA reported on Wednesday. The patient, who had pneumonia and underlying health conditions, is in intensive care in Thessaloniki, a northern port city. The National Public Health Organisation has advised medical staff to follow Covid-19 protocols and maintain strict hygiene measures. Gkikas Magiorkinis, associate professor of epidemiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, reassured the public, saying there is no need to panic as HMPV is a known virus that has circulated for decades and is not considered highly dangerous, Xinhua news agency reported.

HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: List of cities reported with HMPV cases

The concerns pertaining to the massive gathering for this religious event mounted after eight fresh cases of the virus were reported across different states in India. So far, cases of HMPV have been reported from cities like Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Kolkata, and the tally of cases is expected to rise in the coming days. 

HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: "We have asked officials to deploy training health workers," stated by Mangal Pandey

"We have asked officials to deploy training health workers in prevention and management of HMPV, strict implementation of infection control procedures at all health institutions, ensuring the availability of critical resources like ventilators, oxygen, Covid-19 medicines, and testing kits to mitigate risks," Pandey said. The Health Department emphasised adherence to preventive measures similar to Covid-19 protocols, including frequent handwashing, covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing, maintaining distance from infected individuals, and cleaning and disinfecting items used by infected persons. Health Minister Mangal Pandey advised immediate consultation at the nearest health centre if respiratory symptoms develop, particularly for vulnerable groups like small children, the elderly, and immune-compromised individuals. "No specific vaccine or medicine is available for HMPV infection. Symptom-based treatments such as adequate hydration, rest, and oxygen support in severe cases are essential. The state government is fully committed to preventing infection and strengthening health services,” Pandey said.