HMPV Virus Outbreak: Telangana On Alert, Govt. Issues Safety Measures
Hyderabad, January 4: Amid growing concerns over the HMPV outbreak in China, the Telangana state government on Saturday issued a list of do’s and don’ts.
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The government said that the state’s health department has analyzed data on respiratory infections for December 2024 and found no significant increase compared to 2023.
The state government added that there are no reported cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Telangana.
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On Friday, Dr Atul Goyal of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), suggested taking general precautions, while noting that there is nothing to be alarmed.
The symptoms commonly associated with HMPV include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath.
Issuing a list of do’s and don’ts, the state government urged citizens to follow measures as part of precautions.
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Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts
Do’s
- — Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue paper, when you cough or sneeze.
- — Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer.
- — Avoid crowded places; stay at more than arm’s length from persons affected with flu.
- — Stay away from public places if you have a fever, cough, and sneezing.
- — Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food.
- — Adequate ventilation with outdoor air is recommended in all settings to reduce the transmission.
- — Stay at home and limit contact with others if you are sick.
- — Sleep well.
Don’ts
- — Avoid shaking hands
- — Do not reuse tissue paper or handkerchiefs
- — Avoid close contact with sick individuals
- — Avoid frequent touching your face
- — Do not spit in public places
- — Avoid self-medication without consulting doctors.
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