Arabia Weather – Head of the National Center for Communicable Diseases and Epidemic Control, Dr. Adel Al-Bilbisi, denied the validity of the information circulating regarding the recording of “HMPV” virus infections in Jordan, stressing that what is happening and circulating is just simple rumors. Al-Bilbisi explained in his speech to the media that the Center and the Ministry of Health are committed to informing citizens on the development of the virus on a daily basis.
Al-Belbisi: People infected with the HMPV virus recover after several days without any treatment
Dr. Al-Belbisi confirmed that HMPV is a respiratory illness similar to other respiratory illnesses and that infected people experience symptoms similar to the flu. He added that most cases recover within a few days without requiring special treatment.
Al-Bilbisi: The number of deaths due to HMPV virus infection is very low
Al-Bilbisi stressed that the disease does not pose a serious threat in general, emphasizing that deaths resulting from HMPV infection are extremely rare. He warned, however, that children under one to five years old and people over 65 years old could be at greater risk of developing complications such as pneumonia, which could require hospitalization.
Al-Bilbisi: There are no disruptions or school closures in Jordan; Because of the HMPV virus.
Dr Al-Bilbisi confirmed that there are no plans to disrupt schools or impose closures in Jordan due to the virus, stressing the need to commit to receiving information from official sources and avoid the rumors.
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This article was originally written in Arabic and translated using a third-party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for grammatical errors.
