HEALTH OFFICIALS HMPV

5 Kolkata labs detected 30-odd HMPV cases in Nov-Dec 2024, all patients recovered

Doctors confirmed there was no unusual surge in HMPV cases as of now, pointing out hospital-based labs with BioFire facility to detect HMPV diagnosed two to three cases on an average every month and stand-alone labs around seven. State health officials have been holding meetings on HMPV, but the govt is yet to issue guidelines for hospitals. Health officials said they were keeping a close watch.