HMPV in Puducherry: Another child tests positive; undergoing treatment in JIPMER

The Director of Health for Puducherry said the child was recovering well and all precautionary measures had been taken

“One more child in Puducherry tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and is undergoing treatment in the centrally administered JIPMER, in Puducherry,” a top official said.

Director of Health for Puducherry V. Ravichandran, in a release on late Sunday (January 12, 2025), said the girl child complained of fever, cough and running nose. She was admitted to JIPMER a few days ago and has been under treatment. He said the child was recovering well and all precautionary measures had been taken.

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Puducherry reported the first HMPV (a three-year-old child) last week and was treated in a private hospital. The girl was discharged on Saturday (January 11, 2025) after a full recovery. “The Puducherry administration has geared up all steps in the context of the virus,” the Director said.

Published - January 13, 2025 12:17 pm IST