HMPV virus. New precautions, will monitor flights from China

About the rapid increase in disease incidence metapneumowirusem HMPV Chinese doctors reported on January 5. As described by the British website “Independent”, the disease most often affected residents from the north, as well as children under 14 years of age.

The British publication described that there were problems in China overloaded hospitalsand some social media videos “reminded scenes from the beginning of the pandemic“.

The situation in the Middle Kingdom is closely monitored by authorities in other countries, and new decisions will also be made. Indonesia started monitoring flights from China and Malaysia due to information about the growing number of HMPV infections in the region.

As we read, travelers to Bali will have to complete the form before arriving on the island special health formso that local authorities have current information on the health condition of arrivals.

In recent hours, the increase in infections was reported by, among others, Singapore. However, the announcement noted that these data are not surprising, as medical services expected such changes due to the intensification of travel and interpersonal contacts. At the same time, it was emphasized that it is crucial that China responds in a timely manner shared the most important new information.

In turn, he toned down the mood by, among others, Minister of Health in Indiawho stated that the virus “is nothing new” and that “there is no reason to worry“. In turn, the media report on new steps taken by Beijing. The authorities were to introduce new measures to better monitor the situation and manage emerging cases.

On Tuesday, it was also reported that the virus had been detected in the European country of Portugal. However, doctors report that illnesses caused by HMVP from China are currently in the minority.

What symptoms occur with HMPV infection? Fever, sore throat and cough occur. Sometimes the infection turns into bronchitis or pneumonia.