Hospitals In India Fully Prepared: Govt As Karnataka Reports Two HMPV Cases

Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of the Indian Council of Medical Research's ongoing efforts.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday said those who have tested positive are a three-month-old girl and an eight-month-old boy.

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HMPV Virus India: As India has reported two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Director-General of Health Services reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm. Dr Atul Goel emphasised that hospitals in India are fully prepared to handle the seasonal rise in respiratory infections, with adequate supplies and beds available. 

He urged people to follow basic hygiene practices and take general precautions to stay safe during the winter season. He explained that HMPV is similar to other respiratory viruses, typically causing mild cold-like symptoms, with flu-like symptoms in very young or elderly individuals. 

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday said those who have tested positive are a three-month-old girl and an eight-month-old boy, and both were admitted to Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru.

Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of the Indian Council of Medical Research's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country.

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