HMPV: HSIA issues health guidelines 

HMPV (Human Meta Pneumo Virus) has been identified in Bangladesh, and the virus has created panic in China, India and some other countries.

In a bid to take precautionary actions, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has issued health guideline for all airlines and relevant airport stakeholders.

HSIA executive director Group Captain Kamrul Islam issued the order on Monday in accordance with recent instructions from the Health Directorate’s Disease Control department.

The special directive reassured that there is no immediate cause for panic, despite the concerns about HMPV.

As per the directives, passengers, staff, and visitors at the airport are encouraged to wear mask and use hand sanitizers to reduce the risk of transmission.

Anyone showing symptoms of HMPV, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, is urged to report immediately to the airport health services.

Besides, domestic and international airlines operating at the airport have been instructed to take preventive measures, especially for passengers coming from the countries with reported HMPV cases.

In the case of any passenger displaying symptoms like fever or cough on a flight, the airline crew must immediately notify the airport health services.