To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.

The condition of both the infants, admitted at Bengaluru’s Baptist Hospital, is stable and one has already been discharged from the hospital, said Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

States like Delhi and Karnataka have issued advisories to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which causes flu-like symptoms. Health authorities emphasize precautionary measures and state there is no cause for panic.

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,

The Karnataka government has shared a list of guidelines with the media regarding the spread of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease in China, as various reports of its spread in India have come up.Am

As concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) grew following the confirmation of three cases in India, Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday reassured the public that it is not a new virus,