Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:29pm on 03 Jan 2025,Friday Health & Wellness
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that India has reported no cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus linked to rising respiratory illnesses in China. Dr. Atul Goyal, NCDC Director, stated that HMPV causes cold-like symptoms, mainly in children and the elderly, and advised following basic precautions like avoiding close contact during illness. He reassured that taking regular cold or fever medication suffices. India has not seen a significant rise in respiratory outbreaks this winter, and hospitals are prepared. Meanwhile, China is addressing respiratory diseases and setting protocols for unknown pathogens.
