New Delhi:
There is an atmosphere of panic all over the world regarding the new virus from China. There is only one fear in everyone’s mind that like Corona virus infection, this too is fatal? The name of this virus which causes respiratory problems is HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus). It is being said that there is no vaccine for this virus. Even in India, people are scared of this virus. I am beginning to remember the Corona era. The World Health Organization (WHO) has sought information from China about this virus. However, China says that the situation there is normal and there is nothing to fear.
What is HMPV?
China’s new virus Human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is a type of common respiratory virus that can spread among people of all ages. This virus is likely to have greater impact on the elderly and small children. If you come in contact with a person infected with the virus, you can also get infected with this virus. Some of its common symptoms are- like runny nose, sore throat, headache, fatigue, cough, fever or feeling cold.
How does it spread… how do you protect yourself?
- HMPP virus usually spreads through coughing and sneezing.
- Apart from this, it also spreads rapidly by touching or touching a person infected with this virus.
- Its symptoms start appearing within 5 days after getting infected.
- Experts say that this virus is always present, but it becomes more active during cold weather. Captures people quickly.
- Wear a mask before leaving the house, because it spreads from one person to another through cough and cold.
- Do not shake hands with an infected person and clean hands thoroughly after returning home.
- Do not take any medicine without consulting a doctor.
- Avoid going to crowded places, because the infection spreads rapidly here.
- There is no vaccine for HMPV virus yet.
India is also alert, know what preparations?
In view of the recent news of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, India is closely monitoring the situation through all available means and has also requested WHO to share information on the infection in a timely manner. The Health Ministry said that as a precautionary measure, the number of laboratories testing HMPV cases will be increased and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will monitor HMPV trends throughout the year. The ministry said that a meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) was held under the chairmanship of the Directorate General of Health Services here on Saturday to discuss the situation. The meeting included representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), Disaster Management Cell, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) Division and hospitals including AIIMS-Delhi. Experts from participated. The ministry said that after detailed discussion and based on currently available information, it was agreed that the situation in China is not unusual given the ongoing flu season.
China said- everything is normal, foreigners can come
China has described the current situation of flu as normal. Downplaying reports of a large-scale flu outbreak, China on Friday said cases of winter-related respiratory illnesses are less serious this year than last year. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said that it is safe for foreigners to travel to China. Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters in response to a question about the spread of ‘influenza A’ and other respiratory diseases in the country, ‘Respiratory infections are at their peak during the winter season.’
Severe cold is falling in China
Videos circulated on social media show a huge crowd of patients in hospitals in China. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ning said, ‘Compared with last year, these diseases appear to be less serious and are spreading on a smaller scale. She said, ‘I can assure you that the Chinese government cares about the health of Chinese citizens and foreigners. It is safe to travel in China. For the past few days, there have been reports of large-scale spread of flu in China, abroad, especially in India and Indonesia. People in China have been facing severe cold for the last few months, due to which the cases of cold and cough have increased significantly.
Kerala, Telangana are keeping an eye on the situation
Corona virus cases in India were first reported in Kerala. The governments of Kerala and Telangana on Saturday said that they are closely monitoring the reports of large-scale cases of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and there is no need to panic at the moment. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said in a post on Facebook that no such report has been received so far about any virus that has emerged in China, in which it has been said that it could take the form of an epidemic or spread rapidly to other areas. Have you gone? He said that Malayalees are from all parts of the world and migrants from other countries including China often come to the state, hence extra precautions should be taken. George said, ‘We are monitoring the situation in China, if any outbreak is detected which is at risk of spreading to other areas, then we can stop its spread very quickly.’ Telangana Public Health Director B Ravinder Nayak said in a statement that no case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been reported so far in the state. The health department analyzed data on prevalent respiratory infections in the state and found that there was no significant increase in December 2024 compared to the same month a year ago.
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