In response to reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, Health Minister Veena George stated that there is no cause for alarm in Kerala. She advised pregnant women and individuals with serious illnesses to wear masks as a precautionary measure.
The minister said there is no ground for panic, but advised masks for pregnant women and people with serious diseases. “Respiratory diseases especially in children and the elderly are being closely monitored. That apart, people coming from other countries, including China, will also be monitored if they develop respiratory symptoms. However, the present situation does not demand any restrictions for expatriates,” she said.
The minister said children should not be sent to school when they are sick. “Those with respiratory symptoms should use masks. There is no reason to panic. We are monitoring the situation in China,” she said.
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