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HMPV reaches TN, one case detected in Chennai, one in Salem

Both children, now undergoing treatment, are said to be stable and are being monitored. Two cases were reported from Karnataka and one each from Gujarat and Kolkata. Former WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan said, "Rather than jump at the detection of every pathogen, we should all take normal precautions when we have a cold: wear a mask, wash hands, avoid crowds, and consult a doctor if there are severe symptoms."