According to media sources, Amid rising concerns over an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, two cases of HMPV have been detected in Karnataka. HMPV cases have been detected in a three-month-old female infant and an eight-month-old male infant. Both the infants are now recovering and neither of the affected patients have any history of international travel. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected these cases of Human Metapneumovirus.
Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today said, health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. In a video message on social media, he said that the virus was first identified in the year 2001 and it has been circulating in the entire world for many years. He said that HMPV spreads through air, by way of respiration and can affect persons of all age groups. Mr Nadda added that the health systems and surveillance networks of the country remain vigilant, ensuring the country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges.
In a statement, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry said that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with HMPV have been reported in various countries. Both the cases in the country were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. Based on current data from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme network, there has been no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness cases in the country. The Union Health Ministry said the recent preparedness drill conducted across the country has shown that the country is well-equipped to handle any potential increase in respiratory illnesses and public health interventions can be deployed promptly.
Amid rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus in China, the World Health Organization is providing timely updates regarding the situation in the neighbouring country.
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