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MOH Monitoring Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) from China

The flu season which runs from October to March is upon us and local health officials have noted an increase flu like illnesses. CMO, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George recently provided an update on the respiratory cases currently affecting China and St. Lucia’s readiness for such an outbreak. Below is her video address.

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