No surge in HMPV cases in India: Health Ministry

During the meeting, it was noted that the IDSP data shows no significant increase in ILI/SARI cases nationwide, supported by ICMR surveillance. HMPV, a common virus causing cold-like symptoms, is prevalent in winter and spring but typically mild. States were urged to boost IEC efforts to educate the public on preventing virus spread through simple measures like handwashing and avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals.

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