Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has created panic in the world. People are wondering whether a havoc like Corona is going to befall people once again. The world has not yet fully recovered from the Corona epidemic and this new virus named HMPV has scared people. Four cases of this have been reported in India. Two cases have been found in Karnataka, the third case has been reported in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and the fourth in Kolkata.

The government has tightened its belt regarding HPMV

Seeing the situation worsening in the country and around the world, the central government has now become fully alert. Guidelines are being issued to the officials. An advisory has been issued by the Health Department for the people regarding HMPV. This advisory tells what people should do and what they should not do. After the arrival of HMPV in India, the Health Ministry has said that there is no need to panic about it. This virus is already present in India. Currently, the Health Ministry is monitoring the entire matter and people have also been advised to take precautions.

What is said in the advisory?

1. The advisory asks hospitals to register real-time reports for all respiratory infectious diseases. Also, these cases related to severe acute respiratory infection have been asked to be immediately entered in the portal of Integrated Disease Surveillance Program.
2. The advisory said that all cases of severe acute respiratory infection and influenza should be listed in the IHIP portal.
3. According to the advisory, hospitals have been asked to ensure that whenever any such suspected patient comes, arrangements are made for their isolation and their treatment is done on priority basis with immediate effect. Also, it should be ensured that the infectious disease does not spread to others.
4. Hospitals have been asked to coordinate with private hospitals to ensure correct reporting and treatment of infectious diseases.
5. The safety of the patient should be ensured under all circumstances and there should be no inconvenience in getting treatment in hospitals.
6. According to the advisory, CMOs of all hospitals have been asked to store paracetamol, antihistamine, bronchodilator, cough syrup in the hospitals for mild symptoms so that there is no shortage of these.

Helpline number released

The advisory says that proper hygiene should be taken care of regarding the disease. Apart from this, ensure in advance that there is no shortage of ventilators for serious patients. Keep doctors and paramedical staff ready in every way. The government has also created a helpline number for this. The helpline number is – helpline no. of DGHS, HQ – 011-22307145 or 011-22300012

Whereas, they have been asked to give feedback on [email protected] .

Fourth case found in Kolkata

On the other hand, a 5 and a half month old girl suffering from HMP virus in Kolkata has recovered. She was being treated in a private hospital. After recovering, she has returned to Mumbai. On 12th November, a girl from Mumbai was admitted to a private hospital on Bypass. She had come to Kolkata from Mumbai by air. She was having fever and difficulty in breathing. After her condition worsened, the girl was admitted to the hospital where she was found to be infected with HMV virus. After 10-12 days of treatment, the girl recovered, after which she has returned to Mumbai.

What did the doctor say?

The child's doctor friend Dasgupta said that in the last six months, this one girl was HMVP virus positive in December. Apart from this, last year also they had one or two such cases. There is nothing to fear from this virus. She said that if the patient gets treatment, he will be cured in 10 to 12 days. One should be careful. Those who have high immunity in their body are less likely to get infected.