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"No surge in influenza-like cases at PGIMER Chandigarh," say hospital auth
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Five cases of HMPV have been reported in the country, with two cases in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad, and two suspected cases in Nagpur.
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Uttarakhand takes measures to control respiratory diseases amid global HMP
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI). HMPV, specifically, presents with symptoms similar to the common cold and
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"No reason to worry, closely monitoring situation": Union Health Minister
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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
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HMPV cases in Karnataka: Saurabh Bhardwaj asks Delhi Health Department to
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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.
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ICMR detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reports two detected cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. No surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases reported across India.
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Union Health Ministry convenes Joint Monitoring Group Meeting in view of r
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In view of reports about rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting was held under the Chairmanship of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, here on Saturday, Govt of India said in a press release.
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"Nothing to be alarmed, take general precautions": Director-General of Hea
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country, and is in touch with international agencies, according to Official sources.
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Health Ministry monitoring respiratory, seasonal influenza cases amid HMPV
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country, and is in touch with international agencies, according to Official sources
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Two more cases of Bird Flu discovered
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bird flu - H5N1 avian influenza - was discovered in two additional locations in the Sharon region. The veterinary services at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have defined a quarantine zone of up to 10 km from the infected chicken coops.
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Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. The research found that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.
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MoHAP to launch annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign on S
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that the annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign will kick off on September 9.
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Odisha: BMC issues directives on Bird flu, not to supply chicken from affe
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an advisory to avoid eating chicken following detection of infection from a poultry firm near city limits. A bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Pipli town of Odisha's Puri district, with the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza in several poult
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