Karnataka govt holds meeting to discuss precautionary measures for HMPV, says no need to panic

Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were detected in Bengaluru in infants with a history of bronchopneumonia. The Karnataka government is heightening surveillance and preparedness, reassuring the public not to panic. Precautionary measures, similar to those for COVID-19, were reiterated amidst a global concern due to an outbreak in China.