Is HMPV the New COVID? Expert on What is HMPV, Who is at risk, How HMPV spreads and prevention

HMPV outbreak in China has started getting people worried - is this the ‘New COVID?’ ICMR identified two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 6 during routine surveillance. While China seems to be suffering from a massive outbreak of HMPV, the question arises - is India safe from HMPV? What is it and what are the symptoms? Dr. Pruthu Dhekane, Consultant - Infectious Disease, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune explains. Take a look.