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Centre steps up HMPV vigil but cautions against panic

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 7 January 2025 ()
The Centre has instructed states and UTs to monitor respiratory illnesses amid reports of a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, though no significant threat has been identified. Protection measures such as hand washing and avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals have been recommended.
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