The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reports two detected cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. No surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases reported across India.
Following the recent reports of an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday advised elderly, pregnant women to wear masks, adding there is no need to panic as of now.
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country, and is in touch with international agencies, according to Official sources.
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country, and is in touch with international agencies, according to Official sources