GHealth News – Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not a cause for panic, according to Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization.
In a post on X, Dr. Swaminathan stated, “It’s a known virus that causes respiratory infections, mostly mild.”
She emphasized the importance of following standard precautions for cold symptoms, such as wearing a mask, washing hands, and avoiding crowded places. “Rather than reacting to the detection of every pathogen, we should all take basic precautions when we have a cold: wear a mask, wash hands, avoid crowds, and consult a doctor if symptoms are severe,” she advised.
#HMPvirus is nothing to panic about. It’s a known virus that causes respiratory infections, mostly mild. Rather than jump at detection of every pathogen, we shld all take normal precautions when we have a cold: wear a mask, wash hands, avoid crowds, consult Dr if severe symptoms
— Soumya Swaminathan (@doctorsoumya) January 6, 2025
