During the  routine surveillance of ICMR  for various viral pathogens causing respiratory illness, two infants admitted with bronchopneumonia tested positive for HMPV.

These infants include a 8-month-old infant , currently recovering and a 3-month-old who has been discharged, both having no history of travel outside India

HMPV has spread globally and cases are being reported and  documented

Continuous monitoring through various surveillance channels and preparedness drills are being ensured by the Union Health Ministry, India. Moreover, Public health interventions are ready to be deployed if there is a potential increase in such cases.