Human metapneumovirus not new to Pakistan, detected here since 2001: NIH
Virus representational image. — Canva NIH official advises the public to remain calm. Increased vigilance, preparedness is vital. People should focus on preventive measures. Islamabad: The much-discussed human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has garnered international attention due to a recent outbreak in China, has been circulating in Pakistan for at least two decades, federal health authorities said on Saturday. First detected in Pakistan in 2001, HMPV has caused several outbreaks over the years, mostly affecting children, they claimed. “Human metapneumovirus was first identified in Pakistan in 2001 and cases have been reported since then,” said an official at the National Institutes
