While state governments in Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra downplayed the threat, the Delhi government has urged hospitals in the capital to remain prepared for a possible surge in respiratory illnesses.

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.

After India confirmed five cases of HMPV, #lockdown trended on X on Monday as people feared it will lead to a similar situation as Covid did. However, the government and health experts emphases there is no need to panic as it is not a new virus and is like a regular flu.