Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday International
Two children, aged 7 and 14, tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Nagpur, Maharashtra, bringing India’s total cases to 9. Admitted to a private hospital in Ramdaspeth on January 3 with fever and cough, their tests confirmed HMPV, a respiratory virus causing symptoms like fever, cough, and sore throat. Maharashtra health officials are on high alert, urging residents to take precautions against Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI). Union Health Minister assured the public that HMPV is not new and measures are in place. States have been advised to enhance surveillance and raise awareness about preventive steps.
