Another case of HMPV case has been detected in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad hours after the Union Health Ministry confirmed two cases of HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) in Karnataka. This is the first case of HMPV in Gujarat. The HMPV virus has been detected in a child who is approximately 2 years old
The Gujarat government has issued an advisory on the 5th of January, urging the public to follow preventive measures, including wearing masks, frequent handwashing, and boosting immunity. Experts have also cautioned against the misuse of antiviral drugs, as there is no vaccine for HMPV.
