Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) of which two cases have been detected in the state is not dangerous, but it is good to take precautions

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not a new virus, emphasizing its long-standing existence

An eight-month-old male infant with a history of bronchopneumonia tested positive for HMPV on January 3 after being admitted to Baptist Hospital. He is now recovering, it said. It is important to note that neither of the patients have any history of international travel, the ministry underlined.

Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.

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

Health officials in Karnataka are closely monitoring two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) detected in infants in Banaglore, India. An eight-month-old baby boy is recovering at a hospital after testing positive for HMPV,

Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India so far on Monday— two from Karnataka and one in Gujarat. After the virus, the outbreak of which was first reported in China, has alerted governments globally,

HMPV is a respiratory virus that typically causes mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. The virus is most prevalent during the winter and early spring months and is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.

Two infants in Bengaluru have tested positive for HMPV, leading to public concern. The government assures that such cases are not unusual globally and urges calm.