According to Dr. Mahjoub Ouni, professor of virology, the HMPV virus has been medically known for a long time and is one of the viruses linked to the respiratory system. Present throughout the world, it does not present epidemic potential as some sometimes claim.
Speaker on the show ”Hello Sbeh” on Mosaïque this Monday January 6, 2025, Dr Ouni indicated that this virus does not have the severity observed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The symptoms of illness caused by this virus appear mainly in certain categories of people, such as young children, the elderly and those suffering from chronic illnesses, said Dr. Ouni, recalling the first study concerning it dates back to 2001. when it was identified and studied in the Netherlands.
The Ministry of Health indicated, for its part, in a press release published Sunday January 5, that the health situation in Tunisia is under control and that the viruses currently in circulation are known and not of concern. There are no signs indicating a serious threat to public health or widespread spread.
The ministry assured that it continues to monitor the health situation on a daily basis nationally and internationally, in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO). While assuring that he will take all necessary measures if the situation requires it, he confirmed that he has a response plan ready to be activated to face any potential epidemic threat.
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