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HMPV cases surge in India: Delhi government issues advisory

IndiaTimes Monday, 6 January 2025
The first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country have been confirmed in two infants. The virus is prevalent globally, with heightened vulnerability to infants, older adults, and immunocompromised. Delhi authorities have issued advisories, mandating strict isolation protocols and reporting of cases. Hospitals are instructed to document and report cases for accurate monitoring.
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 Delhi health authorities have stepped up measures in response to the growing threat of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following the detection of two cases in Karnataka. The city is now mandating isolation for suspected HMPV cases and strict reporting protocols for all Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and...

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