Amid rising cases of HMPV, the Uttarakhand government issued health advisory and the Directorate of Medical Health and Family emphasised precautionary measures, preparedness in healthcare facilities, and public awareness to address the increased transmission risk during winter months. The advisory has been issued to all the district magistrates and chief medical officers that, the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) respiratory disease is currently spreading globally and, like other respiratory illnesses, tends to manifest more during the winter season with symptoms resembling those of the common cold and flu. However, no cases of HMPV have been reported in Uttarakhand to date.HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored
Amid rising cases of HMPV, the Uttarakhand government issued health advisory and the Directorate of Medical Health and Family emphasised precautionary measures, preparedness in healthcare facilities, and public awareness to address the increased transmission risk during winter months. The advisory has been issued to all the district magistrates and chief medical officers that, the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) respiratory disease is currently spreading globally and, like other respiratory illnesses, tends to manifest more during the winter season with symptoms resembling those of the common cold and flu. However, no cases of HMPV have been reported in Uttarakhand to date.
