Respiratory Illness News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Forest fires in Nepal leave scores with severe burns, respiratory illness
Kathmandu, April 7: As Nepal chokes due to several incidents of forest fire, the number of burn cases has risen alarmingly in hospitals treating burn victims.
Pope slept well through the night, Vatican says
Vatican City, March 4: The Vatican said on Tuesday that the Pope slept well through the night and is still resting after suffering two respiratory insufficiencies a day earlier, as per Vatican News.
Pope has Bronchospasm, placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation: Vatican
Vatican City, March 1: Pope Francis suffered an isolated episode of bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and a worsening of his respiratory condition, Vatican News reported.
Flu cases surge across US
Los Angeles, Feb 8: Flu cases are surging across the United States, forcing some schools to cancel classes or pivot to remote learning.
59 cases of HMPV reported from 11 states in January: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, Feb 7: A total of 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) -- a respiratory illness -- have been reported from 11 States/UTs in India, between January 6 and 29 this year, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare on Friday.
Sikkim issues health advisory for HMPV
Gangtok, Jan 9: In light of recent reports regarding an upsurge in cases of severe acute respiratory illness in China, attributed to Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Sikkim government has issued an advisory to closely monitor the situation, officials said on Thursday.
Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready: Punjab Health Minister on HMPV virus
Chandigarh, January 7: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far. He further stated that there is no need to panic, as it is not serious like Covid, and assured that the medical infrastructure is available to combat any surge.
Kids, elderly with cold & cough must stay at home to prevent HMPV spread: Dr Randeep Guleria
New Delhi, Jan 7: Children and elderly with cold and cough must stay at home to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, on Tuesday.
Children, elderly people need to stay alert: Maharashtra Medical Education Minister on HMPV cases
Mumbai, January 7: Following the discovery of two suspected cases in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif said there is no need to panic but children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert.
HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses
New Delhi, Jan 7: Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.
2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 7: Two children in Maharashtra’s Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), taking the total tally to 7 in the country on Tuesday.
HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (Interview)
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, on Monday.
HMPV not new virus, majority Indian population immune to it: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not a new virus and most of the Indian population are immune to it, said health experts on Monday, even as the number of reported cases climbed to three in the country.
ICMR detects 2 cases of HMPV in Karnataka with no travel history: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka with no travel history, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday.
India well prepared to handle HMPV, surveillance shows no unusual surge: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 5: India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past few weeks.