 "Disaster again! Panic in the whole world of China’s new virus, India also became alert…")
Human metapneumovirus virus- There is an atmosphere of panic all over the world regarding the new virus that came from China. There is only one fear in everyone’s mind that is it as deadly as the corona virus infection? The name of this virus causing respiratory problems is HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus). It is being said that there is no vaccine for this virus. Even in India, people are afraid of this virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for information about this virus. However, China says that the situation there is normal and there is nothing to fear.
What is HMPV?
China’s New Virus Human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is a type of common respiratory virus that can spread to people of all ages. This virus is more likely to affect the elderly and young children. If you come into contact with a person who is infected with the virus, you can also become infected with the virus. Some of its common symptoms are – runny nose, sore throat, headache, fatigue, cough, fever or chills.
India is also on alert, know what are the preparations?
India is closely monitoring the situation through all available means in view of recent reports of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and has also requested WHO to share information on the infection in time. As a precaution, the number of laboratories testing HMPV cases will be increased and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will monitor HMPV trends throughout the year, the health ministry said.
The ministry said a meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) under the chairmanship of the Directorate General of Health Services was held here on Saturday to discuss the situation. The meeting was attended by representatives of World Health Organization (WHO), Disaster Management Cell, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) Division. . Hospitals including specialists from AIIMS-Delhi participated. The ministry said that after detailed discussions and based on current information, it has been agreed that the situation is not unusual considering the weather in China.
Kerala, Telangana are monitoring the situation
The cases of corona virus in India were first reported in Kerala. The governments of Kerala and Telangana on Saturday said they are closely monitoring reports of large-scale cases of viral fever and respiratory infections in China and there is no need to panic at this time.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said in a post on Facebook that no such report has been received so far about any virus that has emerged in China, in which it has been said that it can take the form of an epidemic or Can quickly spread to other areas is We are monitoring the situation in China, if an outbreak is found that is at risk of spreading to other areas, we can stop it spreading very quickly.’
Telangana Public Health Director B Ravindra Nayak said in a statement that no case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been reported in the state so far. The health department analyzed data on the prevalence of respiratory infections in the state and found that there was no significant increase in December 2024 compared to the same month a year ago.