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Distressing about Human Metapneumovirus: Doctor explains what you should know

Recently Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, cases in India. However, should you be anxious about this new virus and is it as dangerous as that of COVID-19? And what one can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus? 

No reason to worry: Nadda on HMPV virus

Amid detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) from Karnataka, Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Monday categorically said it is not a new virus and there is no reason to worry.

Telangana’s advisory on HMPV

Although no cases of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in Telangana, the state health department has come up with a series of Dos and Don’ts as a safeguard against respiratory infections.