Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin confirmed on Tuesday the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country but reassured the public that the virus is not dangerous.
In a statement on the ministry's official website, Sadikin reported that several children have been infected, and the situation is under close observation.
HMPV, which has been present in Indonesia since 2001, has not caused any significant impacts, according to the minister. He explained that the virus produces symptoms similar to the common flu and encouraged the public to maintain healthy and hygienic living conditions.