Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) of which two cases have been detected in the state is not dangerous, but it is good to take precautions

The Karnataka state government is taking immediate measures to prevent the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after confirming two cases. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao leads discussions on control strategies,

The State Health Department on Tuesday issued an advisory on HMPV after a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

ICMR agrees with the minister, says none of the two cases has history of foreign travel and there is no surge in respiratory illness in the country

Various states, including the governments of Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, issued an advisory and assured people that there was no cause for alarm. The Delhi government directed all hospitals to remain fully prepared to manage the surge in respiratory cases.

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday confirmed that two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been detected in Karnataka, reports ANI. These cases were identified through the ICMR's routine surveillance for various respiratory viruses,

As the 2 active case of affected children by HMPV virus rises, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has assured the public, stating, "This is not something unknown or new. HMPV is a flu virus, and certain individuals may experience respiratory problems and cold due to this virus.