The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, the Union Health Ministry announced on Monday. The cases were identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens.

The Union Health Ministry on Monday confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. In an official statement, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that while HMPV is "already in circulation" in India,

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. Ministry of Health in a release has stated that these cases were detected as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor and control respiratory illnesses across the country.

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

As concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) grew following the confirmation of three cases in India, Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday reassured the public that it is not a new virus,

The Karnataka government has shared a list of guidelines with the media regarding the spread of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease in China, as various reports of its spread in India have come up.Am

After India confirmed five cases of HMPV, #lockdown trended on X on Monday as people feared it will lead to a similar situation as Covid did. However, the government and health experts emphases there is no need to panic as it is not a new virus and is like a regular flu.