HMPV Virus Cases in India Live Updates: Four-Year-Old Tests Positive For HMPV In Ahmedabad, State Tally Reaches Six

India has reported over fifteen cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) since January 7. The first cases were detected in a three-month-old female and an eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru, and on the same day, Gujarat reported another case, followed by two cases confirmed in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Since then, the number of cases in Gujarat has increased to 6, with a four-year-old child testing positive for HMPV in Ahmedabad. Assam also confirmed HMPV cases in 10-month-old, and Puducherry has officially reported two cases of HMPV. While health authorities urge taking necessary measures against the virus, they have also asked people to maintain calm and avoid panic.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda recently stated that HMPV is not a new virus and asked people not to worry about it. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that HMPV cases are following the usual trend and are "typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other common respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (hMPV), as well as mycoplasma pneumonia." Recent updates from China also suggest that HMPV cases are declining in the Northern provinces, says health officials.

HMPV Cases In India: Live Tracker

HMPV Virus Live Updates

Updated as of January 16, 2025, at 4:18 PM

Odisha gears up against HMPV, alerts districts

In preparation for major events like the Make-in-Odisha Conclave 2025, the Odisha government has urged districts and public health laboratories to intensify surveillance for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) following cases reported in other states. At a review meeting, Health Secretary Aswathy S emphasised that no HMPV cases have been detected in Odisha so far and assured citizens there is no cause for panic. Citizens are advised to prioritise personal hygiene, while the government remains vigilant to address any emergencies.

Updated as of January 16, 2025, at 4:11 PM

Another case of HMPV detected in Ahmedabad, total number of cases reaches 6 in Gujarat

A four-year-old child has tested positive for HMPV in Ahmedabad's Krishnanagar. On Monday, the child developed symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and cough, following which he was admitted to Zydus Hospital. An HMPV test confirmed the infection. No travel history for the child has been reported so far.

While the city’s tally for HMPV cases has reached four and State tally reaches six.

Updated as of January 13, 2025, at 9:15 AM

Common symptoms of HMPV you should be aware of

Here are some key symptoms of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV):

• Cough
• Fever
• Nasal congestion
• Shortness of breath

Severe HMPV infections can also progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. Symptoms usually last 3-6 days, followed by a lingering cough, cold, and a runny nose.

Updated as of January 13, 2025, at 12:27 PM

Another HMPV case in Puducherry; child undergoing treatment in JIPMER

Another child in Puducherry has tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and is under treatment at the state-run hospital Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research. According to health officials, the child was admitted to the hospital last week for fever, cough, and a runny nose. She is in recovery and all necessary precautions have been taken.

Updated as of January 13, 2025, at 11:53 AM

Odisha govt to hold crucial meeting on HMPV

Amid rising trends in HMPV cases in India, the Odisha government is set to hold a crucial meeting of health officials on Wednesday, Janurary 15, 2025. According to reports, the Health and Family Welfare department will review the situation and preparedness at the district level for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. Dr Bijay Mohapatra, the Special Secretary of Health department, said, "“We have not received any specific guideline from the centre with regard to the HMPV. We are waiting for direction of the central government’s committee and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)."

Updated as of January 13, 2025, at 11:38 AM

China says infection declining in northern part

According to the latest reports from China, officials say that the rate of infections in the northern part of the country is declining.

“The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and has been with humans for at least several decades," said Wang Liping, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during a press briefing by China’s National Health Commission.

“At present, the rate of positive cases in human metapneumovirus detection is fluctuating, and the rate of positive cases in northern provinces is declining, and the rate of positive cases among patients aged 14 and below has started to decline," she said.

Updated as of January 13, 2025, at 11:35 AM

HMPV detected in Assam and Puducherry

A 10-month-old child in Assam and a 3-year-old child in Puducherry were diagnosed with HMPV on Saturday.

Updated as of January 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM

Gujarat reports two new HMPV cases, total tally rise to five

A nine-month-old child and a 59-year-old man in Gujarat tested positive for HMPV on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to five, according to officials. All five cases have been reported within a week. The child, who was admitted to a private hospital on January 6 with symptoms including cold, cough, and difficulty breathing, has no history of foreign or other travel, according to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Similarly, a man from Kutch district, also admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad, was diagnosed with HMPV and has no travel history.

Updated as of January 10, 2025, at 5:14 PM

Govt lab confirms HMPV infection in 8-year-old

HMPV infection has been reported in an eight-year-old boy from Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, taking the total case count to three in the state. The test for the infection was run at a private laboratory, but the samples were sent to a government lab for confirmation.

The child is currently admitted to a private hospital in Himmatnagar town.

Updated as of January 10, 2025, at 5:12PM

'Advisory has been issued by the Gujarat government,' says state health minister Rushikesh Patel

Amid rising concerns around the HMPV virus, Gujarat health minister Rushikesh Patel said, “The HMPV virus was found in 2001 and is still found today. It is one of the many viruses that are found in the respiratory system. An advisory has been issued by the Gujarat government."

Updated as of January 10, 2025, at 5:06 PM

WHO says no report of unusual outbreak pattern

The WHO confirmed being in constant communication with Chinese health officials and said that they have not received any reports of unusual outbreak patterns.

The global health agency explained, “Recently, there has been interest in hMPV cases in China, including suggestions of hospitals being overwhelmed. hMPV is a common respiratory virus found to circulate in many countries in winter through to spring, although not all countries routinely test and publish data on trends in HMPV.”

“Based on data published by China, covering the period up to 29 December 2024, acute respiratory infections have increased during recent weeks, and detections of seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, RSV, and hMPV, particularly in northern provinces of China, have also increased. The observed increase in respiratory pathogen detections is within the range expected for this time of year during the Northern Hemisphere winter,” WHO added.

Updated as of January 10, 2025, at 4:57 PM

Northern Hemisphere respiratory infections follow usual trend: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that several parts of the Northern Hemisphere countries were experiencing a rise in seasonal respiratory infections, including Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).

The statement issued by the global health body read, "These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other common respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (hMPV), as well as mycoplasma pneumoniae."