Patiala, January 8: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Wednesday reassured the public that there is no need to panic over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), saying that it is not the coronavirus but a common virus with mild symptoms such as fever, cough, and cold.
Chandigarh, January 8: In response to the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh expressed concern on Tuesday, stating that the state government is worried about his health and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak to farmer leader Dallewal.
Chandigarh, January 7: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far. He further stated that there is no need to panic, as it is not serious like Covid, and assured that the medical infrastructure is available to combat any surge.