Health ministers from Karnataka, Punjab, and Jharkhand have reassured the public not to panic over Human Metapneumovirus cases. Karnataka reported two mild cases in Bengaluru, with one already discharged.

HMPV can infect people of all ages, but it poses a higher risk to young children, older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has urged the public not to panic in light of the recent HMPV cases. "Health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. It was first ident

India's health authorities are very vigilant regarding the situation due to the rise in HMPV cases and the country has experience dealing with respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Now, we must know the death rate in Human Metapneumovirus cases.

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

HMPV is a respiratory disease that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. However, it can increase risks or lead to more serious complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, particularl

With HMPV cases now reported in India, the government has directed laboratories of the Indian Council of Medical Research to start testing for the disease and submit reports to th

Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India, with two each in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and one in Gujarat.

India has seen a sudden spike in HMPV cases, with seven infections reported so far across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The first case was detected in an eight-month-old infant in Bengaluru.