The Himachal Pradesh government has issued directives to implement the Union Health Ministry's advisory on the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) to ensure preparedness across the state.

An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and he does not have any travel history abroad,

An 80-year-old man in Ahmedabad is diagnosed with HMPV, marking a rare case in India. Current health stable, with further investigations ongoing.

The Gujarat government issued an advisory asking people to cover their face while sneezing, avoid going to crowded places, keep distance from flu-infected persons, get adequate sleep and drink water as much as possible and contact a doctor for any respiratory issues.

Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued guidelines. Latest HMPV case has been confirmed in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: An eight-year-old boy in Gujarat ’s Himatnagar has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), raising the country’s tally to nine confirmed cases. The boy, currently on ventilator support, is receiving necessary medical care, district health officials reported on Thursday.

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

Health officials in Karnataka are closely monitoring two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) detected in infants in Banaglore, India. An eight-month-old baby boy is recovering at a hospital after testing positive for HMPV,

While the Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra governments assured that there was no cause for alarm, the Delhi government directed all hospitals in the capital to remain fully prepared to manage a potential surge in respiratory illnesses.