HMPV Virus

HMPV Alert: Experts’ Advice About the Rising Respiratory Threat

06 Jan 2025

In a recent announcement, the Health Ministry of India confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka has raised alarms among the public, especially with a rising number of respiratory infections. An eight-month-old who is recovering in the hospital and a three-month-old who has been discharged are the...

HMPV Panic Triggers Market Decline: Sensex Crashes

06 Jan 2025

Stock Market Reacts to HMPV Cases in India On Monday, investors in the stock market became cautious after India confirmed its first two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. As a result, the Sensex dropped more than 1,100 points, and the Nifty saw a decline of over 1%. Increased...

First Suspected HMPV Case In India: 8-Month-Old Under Observation In Bengaluru

06 Jan 2025

An eight-month-old child in Bengaluru has been reported as the first suspected case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India, according to a laboratory report. The infant's sample was collected on January 2. Even though the state's health department hasn't independently verified the findings, officials have accepted the credibility of the...

Is It Safe to Travel to China Amid the HMPV Virus Outbreak?

04 Jan 2025

India is closely monitoring the rising number of cases in neighboring China, particularly the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is keeping track of respiratory infections and seasonal flu cases in the country. Less than five years after the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, China is now...