Hn_Ani_Delhi_Jp_Nadda_On_Hmpv_Virus_18-45-46

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00:00Health experts have made it clear about the HMPV virus that it is not a disease, it is

00:29not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001 and has been spreading all over the

00:36world for many years. HMPV virus is such a virus that spreads to each other while breathing

00:45through the air. It is also the cause of infection in people of all ages. It is especially seen

00:54more in the early months of winter and spring. The Ministry of Health, the Indian Council

01:01for Medical Research, the National Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization

01:08have closely monitored the situation in neighboring countries including China. The WHO has also

01:16taken note of the situation and will soon share its report with us. ICMR, the Indian

01:23Council for Medical Research, and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, IDSP, are

01:30also examining the nationwide data of the virus related to breathing. And it is also

01:37noted that there has been no increase in any common respiratory viral pathogen in India.

01:44A joint monitoring group meeting was held on January 4 under the leadership of the DGHS

01:51and a review of the situation has been taken. The country's health systems and surveillance

01:59networks are able and ready to respond quickly to any emerging health challenge. We are closely

02:04monitoring the situation. We are taking a close look at the situation and we can say that

02:09there should be no cause for concern. The health department is keeping an eye on all

02:14these things.

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