According to the BBC, HMPV is a virus leading to "a mild upper respiratory tract infection - practically indistinguishable from flu for most people". While symptoms may seem like a bad cold, in severe cases it could lead to pneumonia.
Hsu Li Yang, an infectious diseases physician in Singapore, told the BBC: "HMPV is globally present and has been around for decades", meaning many people will have "some degree of existing immunity due to previous exposure".
Unlike Covid-19, HMPV is not a new virus - the first cases date back to 2001. This historical context underlines that the current outbreak is less likely to lead to similar global panic.
As for travel, currently, there are no specific travel advisories related to HMPV. It's important to focus on general health guidelines while monitoring the situation in affected regions.
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