Human Metapneumovirus cases have been reported in India but authorities has ve claimed that there is no need to panic about the current situation. Read on to comprehend how dangerous can this virus be and its mode of spread.

HMPV, or Human Metapneumovirus, is not a newly discovered virus. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was first discovered in early 2000s. Should India be worried about it? Is there a vaccine to prevent the spread?

As HMPV virus cases rise in four states across India, concerns over a possible lockdown intensify. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely while addressing public fears.