Two HMPV Cases in Nagpur, Total in India Reaches 7

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Two children in Nagpur tested positive for HMPV.
The total number of cases in India has now reached 7.
The children are being treated in a private hospital in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur.
Maharashtra health authorities are on high alert.
The central government reassures that HMPV is not a new virus.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

HMPV Cases in Nagpur

Two children aged 7 and 14 were admitted to a private hospital in Nagpur’s Ramdaspeth area on January 3 for fever and cough treatment. Tests confirmed that they were infected with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which shares symptoms with COVID-19, such as fever, cough, runny nose, and sore throat.

State Government’s Precautions

Maharashtra’s health department has issued advisories for citizens to take extra precautions, particularly for those showing Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) symptoms. Following the detection of HMPV cases in Nagpur, a meeting has been called at St. George’s Hospital by the state health minister.

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National Overview

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured that HMPV is not a new virus, having been first detected in 2001. The minister confirmed that the central government is actively monitoring the situation and implementing preventive measures.

Spread Across States

Among the 7 recorded HMPV cases:

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2 cases are from Bengaluru, Karnataka.
2 are from Tamil Nadu and 1 from Gujarat.
Maharashtra shares borders with Karnataka and Gujarat, increasing the chances of case extensions.

Advice for Citizens

Health authorities have urged calm, emphasizing precautionary measures, such as wearing masks and maintaining hygiene. Surveillance for respiratory infections is being strengthened.