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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both cases were identified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through routine surveillance of multiple respiratory viral pathogens as part of ICMR’s efforts to monitor respiratory diseases across the country. It has been said so.
According to the information, a 3-month-old girl and an 8-month-old boy have been found infected with HMPV. Having no travel history. The Indian Council of Medical Research said that the central government is monitoring the situation.
Dangerous virus from China in India!
HMPV virus is spreading very fast in China. In view of its outbreak, emergency has been declared in many states of China. The situation has become very bad in many parts of China. The era of masks has once again returned in China. Thousands of people are vulnerable to this virus. The infection is spreading rapidly among the elderly and children. Queues of patients are being seen outside the hospitals. The number of patients is highest in the children’s ward.
What does the Indian government say?
India is keeping an eye on the situation in China. The Indian government has also become alert regarding this virus. The government has also issued an advisory on HMPV. The government has issued instructions to closely monitor respiratory symptoms and influenza cases. The government said that ICMR will keep an eye on the trend of HMPV virus throughout the year.
The Government of India has asked the National Center for Disease Control to keep monitoring. Apart from this, India has also asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to share the latest updates. The government says that it is fully prepared to deal with respiratory diseases.
symptoms of hmpv virus
- corona like symptoms
- fever and cough
- having trouble breathing
- lung infection
- nasal congestion
- wheezing in throat
- spread by contact