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5 important facts about HMPV in India

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By mid-day online correspondent
Published Jan 07, 2025

The Centre has advised states to spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

The Centre`s advisory comes after over five cases were detected in India

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday chaired a virtual meeting with states and union territories

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The meeting was held amid reports of a surge in HMPV cases in China and on a day when five cases of HMPV were confirmed in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat

HMPV is a globally recognised respiratory virus. It is a viral pathogen that causes respiratory infections in people of all age groups

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