Tue Jan 07 15:40:07 UTC 2025: ## India Reports Seven Cases of Human Metapneumovirus, No Cause for Alarm Says Government
**NEW DELHI –** India’s health ministry has confirmed seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that has recently seen a surge in cases in China. While the news follows reports of an outbreak in China, the government has stressed that HMPV is already circulating globally and there is no need for widespread panic. Officials emphasized that the situation is being closely monitored, and the public should continue practicing standard respiratory hygiene precautions.
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