India Confirms First Cases Of HMPV Infections In Children
January 09, 2025
The Hill (1/7, Fortinsky) said, “India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday.” The new “cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad, according to The Economic Times.” The country’s “federal government urged states to increase surveillance and spread awareness to prevent transmission of the virus, but officials also urged the public not to panic.” The new “cases come as HMPV is reportedly surging in China.”