Telangana govt issues Dos and Don’ts over HMPV outbreak in China

The Telangana government on Saturday issued Dos and Don’ts following the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) outbreak in China.  The state Health Department confirmed that no HMPV cases have been reported in Telangana and that data analysis of respiratory infections within the state show no significant increase in December 2024 compared to the last year. 

The Telangana Public Health Department has urged citizens to follow certain instructions, and said there is no cause for alarm regarding the HMPV reports and the department is closely coordinating with the Ministry of Health at the Centre.

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People have been asked to take extra vigil especially pregnant women, children and elderly people. The government has asked them to wear masks and take precautions from the cold. 

In wake of the recent reports of the hMPV outbreak in China, India said that a close watch over the situation through all available channels is being kept and the WHO has been requested to share timely updates. 

The Health Ministry said that as a precautionary measure, the number of laboratories testing HMPV cases will be enhanced and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will monitor trends of HMPV for the entire year.