India is closely monitoring cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), but the Union Health Minister has assured the public there is no cause for worry. The virus, which is not new and has been circulating globally since 2001, has been detected in several states, including Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. The Health Ministry, ICMR, and NCDC are keeping a close watch on the situation in China and neighboring countries, and the WHO is expected to share a report on the matter shortly.
It is important to note that neither of the patients have any history of international travel, the ministry underlined.
'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has been admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi following chest congestion.
The legend was accompanied by wife Saira Banu as they made their way out of the Lilavati hospital.
The veteran was hospitalised on November 6 after he complained of breathlessness.
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