JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health said that the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) that has been reported in the mass media lately has actually been in Indonesia for a long time and is not a deadly disease.
However, the public still needs to take preventive measures, such as getting enough rest.
"Is HMPV in Indonesia? HMPV has been in Indonesia for a long time. If checked, is it there now? Yes. Maybe my friends in front of me, if checked, there are also those who are infected if they cough," said Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin as reported by ANTARA, Monday, January 6.
Budi said that HMPV is an old virus that was discovered in 2001 and has been circulating throughout the world since then, and so far there have been no major incidents due to it. In addition, he also dismissed news about the increase in HMPV cases in China.
"Number two, will HMPV rise high in China in 2024? That's not true either. It has been denied by the Chinese government, it has also been denied by the WHO (World Health Organization). So that's a hoax news, right, friends," said Budi.
According to him, the virus that is spreading in China is not HMPV, but H1N1 or the common influenza virus. In terms of prevalence, he said, in China, HMPV is ranked third.
"Every winter there is an increase (in H1N1) in countries with four seasons, yes. In China too," he continued.
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Minister of Health reminded that everyone can get the flu, but if the system good immunity, the virus can be handled by the body. Budi also mentioned a number of things that can be done to build the immune system, such as getting enough rest and exercise, and resting when coughing and having a cold.
"If your neighbor has a cough and a runny nose, avoid him. Three M. Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear a mask," he said.
Previously, the mass media reported an increase in HMPV cases in China.
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