Professor of virology, Dr. Mahjoub Ouni, affirmed that the long-known HMPV virus is one of the viruses linked to the respiratory system.
This virus, according to him, is present throughout the world and does not present epidemic potential as is sometimes claimed. He stressed that there is no correlation with the severity we have observed during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic.
He also clarified that symptoms of the HMPV virus appear mainly in certain categories of people, such as young children, the elderly and those suffering from chronic illnesses. He recalled that this virus has been known for a long time, and that its first study dates back to 2001, when it was identified in the Netherlands and studied.
The Ministry of Health indicated, in a press release published on Sunday, that the health situation 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.
According to updated information at the national and international levels, the viruses currently circulating are known and not of concern.
There is no indication of a serious threat to public health or widespread spread, according to the Ministry of Health.
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).
It will take all necessary measures if the situation requires it and has confirmed that it has a response plan ready to be activated to deal with any potential outbreak.
