New Delhi, Jan 3 || Even as China is reportedly seeing an outbreak of Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), Indian health officials on Friday said that there is no need to worry.
This comes as several media reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly in China, five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. Some even claim that hospitals and crematories are being overwhelmed.
"The spread of HMPV in China is like any other respiratory virus," Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Dr Atul Goel told the media
“There is no need for alarm about the present situation," he added.
The expert noted that the disease can lead to "flu-like symptoms," in the elderly and very young children.
Dr Goel said there is any way an increased outbreak of respiratory virus infections in winter, for which hospitals are usually prepared with supplies and beds.