Hn_Ani_Delhi_Jp_Nadda_On_Hmpv_Virus_18-34-43

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00:30health experts have clarified that HMPV virus is not a new virus it was first identified

00:47in 2001 and it has been circulating in the entire world many years since many years HMPV

00:55spreads through the air by way of respiration this can affect persons of all age groups

01:02the virus spreads more during the winter and the early spring months

01:07on recent reports the cases of HMPV in china the health ministry the indian council for medical

01:15research and the national center for disease control are keeping a close watch on the situation

01:22in china as well as in their neighboring countries WHO has taken cognizance of the situation

01:30and will share their report shortly with us the country data for respiratory viruses available

01:36with indian council for medical research ICMR and the integrative disease surveillance program

01:43has also been reviewed and no surge in any of the common respiratory viral pathogens

01:50is observed in india joint monitoring group meeting was held under the chairmanship of

01:57director general for health services on 4th of january 2025 to review the situation

02:04the health systems and surveillance networks of the country remain vigilant ensuring the

02:11country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges there is no reason

02:17to worry we are closely monitoring the situation