To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.

To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.

ICMR agrees with the minister, says none of the two cases has history of foreign travel and there is no surge in respiratory illness in the country

The Karnataka government on Monday assured that there was no cause for alarm over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as it is already present in the country, after two cases were detected in Bengaluru.

Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India, with two cases in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Authorities in Delhi and at t

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Monday assured that there was no cause for alarm over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as it already exists, after two cases were detected in Bengaluru.

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday confirmed that two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been detected in Karnataka, reports ANI. These cases were identified through the ICMR's routine surveillance for various respiratory viruses,

As the 2 active case of affected children by HMPV virus rises, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has assured the public, stating, "This is not something unknown or new. HMPV is a flu virus, and certain individuals may experience respiratory problems and cold due to this virus.