HMPV virus; Ministry issues guidelines, directs hospitals to be prepared
HMPV virus; The Ministry issues guidelines, and directs hospitals to be prepared. Human Metapneumovirus has now scared everybody all around the world. People are thinking about whether there will be another threat like Corona. While the world is still completely free from Corona epidemic, this new virus called HMPV has frightened people.HMPV virus detected in India. Six cases were detected in Karnataka the third case is from Ahmedabad and fourth case is from Kolkata, and the other two cases are from Chennai.
Seeing the deteriorating condition in the country and the world, the central government has now become very alert. Instructions are being issued to the officials. The health department has issued a guideline for the people regarding HMPV. This guideline mentions what people should do and what they should not do. After the entry of HMPV in India, the health ministry has said that no one should panic. It was already present in India. Now, the health ministry is keeping track of the whole issue and it has also asked the people to take precautions.
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According to the guidelines, one has to be very careful about the disease and should keep himself or herself fit. In addition to that, preparation should be done in a way so that critically ill patients do not face a shortage of ventilators. Prepare doctors and paramedical staff in every manner. The government has also arranged its effort with a helpline number. A helpline number has been issued. DGHS, HQ- 011-22307145 and 011-22300012.
