Mumbai: Amid rising instances of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) within the nation, Maharashtra Well being Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday urged the individuals of the state to not panic and to observe the rules strictly issued by the Maharashtra Well being Division and central authorities.
Preserve your self secure by following tips: Minister
“As a result of affected person recognized in Bengaluru, many individuals in Maharashtra are additionally anxious however from the well being division, we’re interesting to all of the individuals of Maharashtra, do not relate your self with the affected person in Bengaluru. Please hold your self secure by following the rules issued by the Maharashtra Well being Division and the central authorities’s well being division…there is no such thing as a want for individuals to panic,” Abitkar mentioned.
No HMPV in Maharashtra to this point
In a modern bulletin, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company mentioned that no Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case has been reported in Mumbai and urged the individuals of the state to take precautions.
The BMC in a press release mentioned that numerous information has been printed within the media relating to the continued outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in China. “The Directorate of Well being Companies, Pune issued a tenet on this regard on January 3, 2025. Details about what to do and what to not do has been given by means of the rules. The data is being given by means of the Public Well being Division of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company that no such affected person contaminated with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been present in Mumbai metropolis and suburbs. Nevertheless, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company administration can also be interesting to residents to observe the rules,” the BMC said.
“It’s a seasonal illness that often happens in winter and early summer time, like RSV and flu. The virus was first detected within the Netherlands within the 12 months 2001. There isn’t any trigger for concern relating to the report of Human Metapneumovirus virus detected in China. Obligatory precautions are being taken on this regard and there’s no have to create an environment of pointless panic,” the BMC said.
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Nevertheless, as a part of the alert, the well being division has appealed to residents to cowl their mouth and nostril with a handkerchief or tissue paper after they cough or sneeze.
“Wash your arms continuously with cleaning soap and water or alcohol-based sanitiser. Steer clear of public locations you probably have fever, cough and sneeze. Drink loads of water and eat nutritious meals. Guarantee that there’s enough air flow all over the place to cut back transmission,” it added
The well being division urged the individuals to not shake arms and never reuse tissue paper and handkerchiefs.
“Shut contact with sick individuals. Touching your eyes, nostril and mouth continuously. Spitting in public locations. Taking drugs (self-medication) with out consulting a health care provider,” it said.
Earlier immediately, Union Well being Minister JP Nadda assured the those who there is no such thing as a want to fret because the well being programs and surveillance networks of the nation are vigilant and able to reply promptly to any rising well being challenges.
(With inputs from ANI)