The Maharashtra health department reassured the public that there is no cause for concern over the outbreak of HMPV in China.

The launch comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea to meet key leaders. 

​The launch comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea to meet key leaders.  

Karnataka has reported its first suspected case of HMPV infection in an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru. The baby, admitted to Bengaluru Baptist Hospital with fever and breathlessness, was found to have microbial RNA/DNA consistent with the virus. Further tests are pending for confirmation.