China has once again increased the concern of the world. A large number of people are getting infected by the virus called Human Meta Pneumovirus (HMPV) spread in China. Now, after the case of Human Meta Pneumovirus has come to India, everyone has become alert. But do you know why any virus first comes to Kerala in India? Today we will tell you the reason behind this.
Government alert regarding new virus from China
So far, six cases of human meta-pneumovirus like corona spread in China have been reported in India. In Ahmedabad, on Monday, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection was found in a 2-month-old child. Earlier on Monday morning, this virus was found in a 3-month-old girl and an 8-month-old boy in Karnataka. Let us tell you that both the children were examined in a hospital in Bengaluru. Apart from this, symptoms of this disease have been found in a five-month-old child in West Bengal also. Two children have also been found infected in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Indian government is alert regarding the new virus.
Is the risk of virus higher in Kerala?
The risk of all viruses remains high in Kerala. Kerala Health Minister Veena George had also said that the HMPV virus currently spreading in China usually becomes more active during winter. He said that even though this virus is not very dangerous, the elderly, sick and pregnant women need to be cautious. Let us tell you that corona virus The first case came in Kerala only. The Health Minister said that the people of Kerala are present all over the world, hence it would be better if the people here, especially the elderly, sick and pregnant women, wear masks.
How dangerous is HMPV virus?
Let us tell you that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is very dangerous. According to the information, this is an airborne disease. According to experts, this virus spreads rapidly through air, due to which the risk of spreading the infection increases. Whereas HMPV spreads more often in winter and includes cough, fever, runny nose and sore throat.
Why does any virus come to Kerala first?
Now the question is, why are patients of any global disease found first in Kerala? Let us tell you that the reason for this is that the NRI population of Kerala i.e. the number of people living abroad is about 22 lakh. According to Deccan Herald, a large part of these are those working in Gulf countries. Apart from this, the number of students going abroad to get education is also the highest. This is the reason why the country’s first Covid case in 2020 was found in an Indian student coming from China, who was a resident of Kerala.
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