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Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, is just a ‘winter occurrence,’ is less severe, and is spreading on a smaller scale, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday stressed that as a matter of caution, it would be better if the elderly, the sick, and pregnant women remain cautious and advocated use of masks.
Taking to her social media page, George stated that even though things are fine in China at the moment, adequate care should be taken as a matter of abundant caution. “Even though there are no reports of any scare from China, increased incidences of flu and pneumonia are there. Since Keralites are globally present and travelling, it would be best if pregnant, aged and sick people use masks,” she said.
George also noted that China has witnessed pandemics like SARS and Covid-19 and that’s perhaps one reason, there is huge attention when such things get reported from the country. “In case a need arises, our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to do the testing of samples to find HMPV. We have to be aware and cautious that those international passengers who arrive here …if they have any breathing issues, being alert is all that’s needed,” she added.
“It would be better when children fall sick, they should remain at home, and breathing difficulties should be addressed too,” the Minister said.
The expert noted that the disease can lead to “flu-like symptoms,” in the elderly and very young children.
