Viral footage from China raises red flags: Could HMPV be spreading to India?

With a recent rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases across China, particularly among children, social media posts have led to growing concerns about a potential new pandemic. However, experts from China and India downplay these fears, explaining that HMPV is a seasonal virus. Authorities in both countries are closely monitoring the situation, urging the public to take basic precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.