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Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes illnesses ranging from mild respiratory discomfort to severe complications. It spreads through respiratory droplets, similar to other respiratory viruses such as RSV and influenza. This article provides an overview of HMPV including its symptoms, transmission, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and how it differs from COVID-19.

Centre on alert over HMPV outbreak in China

Centre on alert over HMPV outbreak in China

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union health ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country, and is in touch with international agencies, according to official sources.

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought more information from Beijing on information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern China that appears to be mostly affecting children, Al Jazeera reported.

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Even when China's widely-publicised exchange with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in response to the queries over the reports of surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu triggered the worldwide alert, including in India, China said the spike in respiratory diseases was due to an 'immunity gap'.

PICS: John Abraham's latest superbike

PICS: John Abraham's latest superbike

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The latest addition to the actor's stable, Aprilia RSV4, is matte black in colour and soon he will be starting a racing team, similar to what Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done.

Video: Superbike Aprilia unveiled!

Video: Superbike Aprilia unveiled!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Here's a first look at the Italian motorcyle giant's Indian debut with a hot new bike! Check out the video.

Govt's guide on long-term health issues post Covid

Govt's guide on long-term health issues post Covid

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

These modules will help in building the capacity of the doctors, nurses, paramedics and community health workers across India to deal with long-term effects of Covid.

Look: Superbike Aprilia launched in Mumbai!

Look: Superbike Aprilia launched in Mumbai!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Here's a first look at Italian motorcyle giant Aprilia's Indian debut!

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.

Here they come, 2015: Top 5 supersport bikes

Here they come, 2015: Top 5 supersport bikes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

These motorcycles, likely to be launched in the Indian market this year, generate 200hp of power, making them one of the most powerful bikes in the world.

5 simple tips to protect your family from smog

5 simple tips to protect your family from smog

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Plants like aloe vera, spider plant and neem act as the natural air filters.

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Aprilia SR150 is a great buy and could be a perfect bet for the Piaggio Group which needs to mark its prominence outside the superbike segment and classy Vespa scooters

PIX: Mumbai's Jhanvi Rishad rev it up at Valley Run!

PIX: Mumbai's Jhanvi Rishad rev it up at Valley Run!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Among Indian cars Vizag-based Stephen Panchigalla clocked 13.366s in his Skoda Octavia in the same J Class, which was run jointly for both Foreign and Indian cars, to ended up as the 'Fastest Indian Car.' Of the day.

Will you buy a scooter for Rs 15 lakh?

Will you buy a scooter for Rs 15 lakh?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Stop rubbing your eyes! You read that right! The Aprilia SRV 850 ABS/ATC is priced around Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)