Wearing masks is mandatory in karnataka due to HMPV..!?

After two children in Bengaluru tested positive for HMPV, the state government has advised everyone in the state to wear masks. The public should avoid going to public places if they have symptoms of the disease; the state government has advised people to wear face masks in crowded areas to reduce the risk of transmission. In Bengaluru, an eight-month-old boy and a three-month-old girl have been confirmed to be infected with HMBV. This step has been taken in response to the confirmation of infection. It has also been revealed that the infected children have not traveled abroad.
While urging people not to panic, the central government has said that HMPV is not a new virus and is already present globally and within the country. Out of the two children diagnosed with HMPV in Bengaluru, a three-month-old baby has already been discharged while an eight-month-old baby is recovering. HMPV cases in india rise to 5; gujarat confirms case after Bengaluru. tamilnadu confirms 2 cases. Doctors said that the symptoms of the disease can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, sweating and chills, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Karnataka health Minister Dinesh Gundurao said in an interview:

People should not panic. The eight-month-old baby boy is doing well. He will be discharged on Tuesday. This is a pre-existing virus. This is not the first time it has been infected. Some people have respiratory problems due to the virus. This virus was first detected in the netherlands in 2001

We do not know if this case came from China. The children and their parents who are infected have not traveled anywhere abroad. They came from Tirupati. However, for the safety of the public, it is necessary to wear masks.
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Sowmiya Sriram

06/01/2025 08:47 PM