Assam's 10-month-old infected with HMPV; state records first case

A 10-month-old child in Assam is diagnosed with the state's first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case, according to officials. The child, who exhibited cough and other symptoms, tested positive. The infection is among several respiratory viruses, with similar cases noted in Gujarat. The WHO reported an increase in respiratory infections following seasonal trends.