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India Inc on the alert as HMPV cases rise in Asia
Mint Chennai
|January 07, 2025
Health ministry will increase testing for HMPV as precautionary measure
India Inc is closely tracking the surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—which causes respiratory illness—in some Southeast Asian nations following an outbreak in China, and has asked its employees to travel to these countries only if necessary, and take precautions such as masking up to dodge the infection. Malaysia has reportedly seen a jump in HMPV infections, whose symptoms include fever, runny nose, and shortness of breath.
"We are closely watching this space. Group companies where we see most travel to these destinations are asking employees to exercise all precautions, including the use of masks, sanitizers, and even avoiding travel, if possible. Employees are to check latest company advisories before any travel," said Supratik Bhattacharyya, chief talent officer for RPG Group.
The information technology-to-tyre conglomerate is not the only business house keeping an eye out for the latest reports on HMPV cases, some of which have been reported in India as well.
This story is from the January 07, 2025 edition of Mint Chennai.
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