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HMPV Virus Update: A virus named Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV) has entered China and scared everyone. After this, three cases of this virus have been reported in India also. After which Union Health Minister JP Nadda today gave a statement regarding HMPV virus and said, ‘No one needs to be afraid of this virus and we are keeping an eye on it and this is not a new virus, it was first identified in 2001. It took place in. We are monitoring it and we are ready to take all necessary steps. The virus found in China has also been identified in India, where infected patients have been found in Karnataka, Kolkata and Gujarat.
Government needs to take serious action on this
It is noteworthy here that renowned cardiologist Dr. Kunal Sarkar has warned about this virus and said, ‘The government needs to take serious steps regarding this. The government should take precautions and protect its citizens from this virus.
Not as serious as Covid-19: Dr. Sarkari
Dr. The government said, “The HMPV virus is an RNA-expressing virus, which is infectious and not as severe as COVID-19. “Its common symptoms include fever, cough and chills, which can be detected by RT-PCR test.”