The Ministry of Health says there's no need to worry about a new flu in China. It's called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV for short. Kenya is not at risk right now.
Mary Muthoni works for the ministry. She said HMPV is not new here. China and India have cases because it's winter there.
Kenya is ready if the virus comes. The country learned a lot from COVID-19. The government put money into fighting viruses.
Ms. Muthoni wants people to stay clean. Washing hands often helps stop the spread of disease.
Kenya has a team that can act fast. They know what to do because of COVID-19 training.
The country is watching closely. It started after some Mpox cases. Every person who enters Kenya is checked, and hotels and truck drivers are told what to look for.
HMPV is a virus that was discovered in 2001. It makes people sick. Young kids, old people, and those with weak bodies get it most. The signs are like a cold or the flu. You might cough or have a fever. Some people wheeze or can't breathe well.
Mary Muthoni works for the ministry. She said HMPV is not new here. China and India have cases because it's winter there.
Kenya is ready if the virus comes. The country learned a lot from COVID-19. The government put money into fighting viruses.
Ms. Muthoni wants people to stay clean. Washing hands often helps stop the spread of disease.
Kenya has a team that can act fast. They know what to do because of COVID-19 training.
The country is watching closely. It started after some Mpox cases. Every person who enters Kenya is checked, and hotels and truck drivers are told what to look for.
HMPV is a virus that was discovered in 2001. It makes people sick. Young kids, old people, and those with weak bodies get it most. The signs are like a cold or the flu. You might cough or have a fever. Some people wheeze or can't breathe well.
