Uttarakhand Takes Initiative to Prevent the Globally Spread HMPV Virus

Uttarakhand Takes Initiative to Prevent the Globally Spread HMPV Virus

On Monday, the Directorate of Medical Health and Family Welfare issued guidelines to control respiratory diseases, including influenza and HMPV, which are currently spreading globally.

An official statement was released focusing on HMPV, providing basic information about the virus, its potential effects, and symptoms. The illness associated with HMPV includes symptoms such as cold, cough, and other respiratory issues, similar to COVID-19.

The authorities confirmed that HMPV could be seasonal, much like seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), Influenza-like Illness (ILI), and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). It is important for people to stay vigilant and distinguish between a viral infection and seasonal conditions.