An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and he does not have any travel history abroad,

The Gujarat government issued an advisory asking people to cover their face while sneezing, avoid going to crowded places, keep distance from flu-infected persons, get adequate sleep and drink water as much as possible and contact a doctor for any respiratory issues.

The HMPV infection was detected via routine surveillance in a 3-month-old girl and an 8-month-old boy in Bengaluru.

Gujarat's Ahmedabad reported a suspected case of the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a two-month-old baby at a private hospital in Chandkheda.

While the Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra governments assured that there was no cause for alarm, the Delhi government directed all hospitals in the capital to remain fully prepared to manage a potential surge in respiratory illnesses.

HMPV in India: Six infants have tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Gujarat on Monday. Following this, Centre and various statement government have issued advisories to prevent the spread of the virus.