After the corona spread in China, now a new HMPV virus has arrived in China. After China, its first case has been registered in Bengaluru. According to media reports, an eight-month-old girl has been infected with it in Bengaluru. This case was registered at the city's Baptist Hospital. The state health department said that they have not tested the sample in their laboratory.
India on alert mode
The HMPV virus has been confirmed in the investigation conducted in the hospital lab. The Karnataka Health Department has informed the central government about this. The Government of India is also on alert mode regarding the HMPV virus. The Health Department of the Maharashtra Government has issued an advisory for the citizens regarding this virus. They have advised people not to panic, but be careful. Officials have been asked to regularly check patients with cold and cough. The governments of Kerala and Telangana are also keeping an eye on this virus.
The virus has raised concerns not only in different parts of China but also globally. Hospitals are filled with patients. At the same time, crematoriums are also kept on alert. Emergency has also been declared in many areas.
Emergency declared in many states
This virus is even more dangerous in the case of corona. This virus is spreading very fast here. In view of the increasing outbreak, emergency has also been declared in many states of China. The Government of India has also become alert about this virus. The government has issued an advisory regarding the HMPV virus.
What is HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus)?
This virus can cause upper and lower respiratory diseases in people of all ages. However, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to it. HMPV was discovered in 2001.
Its symptoms
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the symptoms of the virus are similar to other viral infections that occur in the winter season. The most important symptoms of HMPV virus in China are - cough, fever, nasal congestion, shortness of breath.
Preventive measures
To prevent this, wash your hands thoroughly with soap whenever you come home. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Maintain distance from infected people, if you are feeling symptoms similar to the virus then isolate yourself. While sneezing, cover your mouth with your hand or something. Avoid sharing cups and eating utensils with infected people. Stay at home if you are sick.