An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, India, has been diagnosed with the first known case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country. HMPV, a respiratory virus affecting the lungs and airways, poses higher risks for young children,

Two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus have been reported in Karnataka. Amid the rising concern over the possible spread of the virus, the Union Health Ministry has said India is ‘well-pr

To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory to ensure the health system's preparedness for a potential outbreak of Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory diseases, news agency PTI reported.

Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India so far on Monday— two from Karnataka and one in Gujarat. After the virus, the outbreak of which was first reported in China, has alerted governments globally,

The Karnataka government has shared a list of guidelines with the media regarding the spread of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease in China, as various reports of its spread in India have come up.Am

Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has ordered the city's health and family welfare department to be completely prepared to handle a potential rise in respiratory illnesses, in the wake of three cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) detected in the country.