Inside View: Hype vs reality of hMPV; listen in as we discuss this virus and the panic around it

On January 6, news of a reported human metapneumovirus (hMPV) case in Bengaluru quickly sparked panic across India. Media outlets declared it as the country’s “first” case, fueling concerns over a potential health crisis amid rising cases in China.

Within hours, headlines dominated TV screens, social media erupted, and even the stock market took a hit.

But is this panic justified?

South First‘s Chetana Belagere and Sumit Jha dissect how the hMPV hype emerged and reveal the truth behind the headlines. Tune in to get the facts and cut through the noise!