Sat Jan 04 21:03:20 UTC 2025: ## China’s HMPV Virus Outbreak Prompts India to Issue Alert

**NEW DELHI/KOCHI** – A surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China has prompted India to issue a health alert. While the details on the severity of the outbreak in China remain unclear, the Kerala government is closely monitoring the situation. The Indian government’s alert underscores concerns over the potential spread of the virus.

This news follows reports of other international incidents: a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans claimed the life of an individual close to the British Royal Family, prompting condolences from King Charles; a bus bombing in Pakistan resulted in four deaths and 32 injuries, attributed to separatists; and a dominant South African cricket team put Pakistan on the verge of a follow-on after setting a record score.

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