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Chandigarh: The Minister of Health for Punjab Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far.
Speaking with the media Balbir Singh said that there is no need to panic, as it is not serious like Covid, and assured that the medical infrastructure is available to combat any surge.
Singh also said that there has been no case of HMPV virus in Punjab till now. This is a mild virus that doesn’t cause serious illness. “It is not like Covid. There is no need to panic. Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready. Covid was a new virus; this is an old virus. Those having coughs and colds should wear masks.”
Meanwhile, following the discovery of two suspected cases in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif said there is no need to panic, but children and the elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert.
He said the effect of the HMPV virus is being seen in many countries of the world. “There is no need to panic. Out of the 5 patients, one patient has been discharged. The remaining patients are recovering. Children and the elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert.”
Notably, five cases of HMPV have been reported in the country, with two cases in Bengaluru, one in Ahmedabad, and two suspected cases in Nagpur.
