Tamil Nadu has reported two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), one each in Chennai and Salem, said the Additional Chief Secretary of the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.
The police officials are currently present at the spot and they have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in this regard. An investigation is underway in the case.
"Health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001... HMPV spreads through the air and can affect people of all age groups. The virus spreads more during the winter and early spring months," Union Health Minister JP Nadda said.
After three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday urged the people of the state to follow the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and central government and said that there is "no need to panic."
A Hindu outfit, the Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in cases filed against the validity Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991, which preserves the character of religious places as they existed on August 15, 1947.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Health Ministry said that these cases were detected as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor and control respiratory illnesses across the
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday said that no Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case has been reported in Mumbai and urged the citizens to take precautions.
"A case of rape has been reported at Gajra Raja Medical College campus under the jurisdiction of Kampoo police station in the district. A woman approached the police station to lodge an FIR against her batchmate. The woman was staying in the girls hostel in the campus for her exams. During t
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao on Monday assured the public that the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases detected in Bangalore are not connected to the HMPV in China.
This came after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed the detection of two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens.
"This is the double standard that these universities are applying while dealing with cases of Hinduphobia as against while dealing with cases of islamophobia," Surana said.