HMPV cases are increasing rapidly: Now two children in Chennai have been found infected with the virus

HMPV surge in India: After China, now a rapid increase in HMPV cases is being seen in India. In just 24 hours, HMPV cases have been detected in three states of the country. After Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, two cases have been found in Chennai, the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, which has created a stir. In Chennai, a case of human metapneumovirus has been found in two children. Both the children have been admitted to a private hospital due to cough and breathing problems. However, the health department has claimed in the updated bulletin that both the children are recovering.

So far 5 cases have been confirmed across the country

There has been a sudden rise in HMPV cases in the country. So far, 5 cases have been confirmed in three states. The first case was reported in Bengaluru. Here, the virus has been confirmed in a three-month-old and an eight-month-old child. After this, the third case was found in Ahmedabad. Here too, the HMPV virus has been confirmed in a two-month-old newborn. Now, its infection has been found in two children in Chennai too.

Expert said – there is nothing to worry about

On the other hand, there is an atmosphere of panic everywhere after cases of HMPV are found continuously in the country. People are remembering the coronavirus epidemic regarding this virus. However, health experts have said not to panic about this virus. They say that it is like a normal flu. There is no need to panic about it. This is a common infection flu that occurs in winter.

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