5 important facts about HMPV in India
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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
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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