Genius1111 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 https://www.who.int/news/item/22-11-2023-who-statement-on-reported-clusters-of-respiratory-illness-in-children-in-northern-china WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children. At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. Chinese authorities attributed this increase to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens such as influenza, mycoplasma pneumoniae (a common bacterial infection which typically affects younger children), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Authorities stressed the need for enhanced disease surveillance in healthcare facilities and community settings, as well as strengthening the capacity of the health system to manage patients. On 21 November, media and ProMED reported clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in northern China. It is unclear if these are associated with the overall increase in respiratory infections previously reported by Chinese authorities, or separate events. On 22 November, WHO requested additional epidemiologic and clinical information, as well as laboratory results from these reported clusters among children, through the International Health Regulations mechanism. We have also requested further information about recent trends in the circulation of known pathogens including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV and mycoplasma pneumoniae, and the current burden on health care systems. WHO is also in contact with clinicians and scientists through our existing technical partnerships and networks in China. Since mid-October, northern China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness compared to the same period in the previous three years. China has systems in place to capture information on trends in influenza, influenza-like illnesses, RSV and SARS-CoV-2, and reports to platforms such as the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System. While WHO seeks this additional information, we recommend that people in China follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness, which include recommended vaccination; keeping distance from people who are ill; staying home when ill; getting tested and medical care as needed; wearing masks as appropriate; ensuring good ventilation; and regular hand-washing. WHO will continue to provide updates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasteOfYourLips Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Not again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius1111 Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 https://www.ftvnews.com.tw/news/detail/2023B21I19M1 Pictures can be found in this Taiwanese news article. https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/11/22/mystery-child-pneumonia-outbreak-reported-in-china-hospitals/ Quote The latest post, based on a report from the Taiwanese outlet FTV News, said that hospitals in the capital Beijing and Liaoning – almost 500 miles northeast – were struggling amid an influx of children sick with pneumonia. “Many, many are hospitalised,” Mr Wei, a Beijing citizen, told FTV News. “They don’t cough and have no symptoms. They just have a high temperature (fever) and many develop pulmonary nodules.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BussC,XOXO Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 oh my god please keep that **** over THERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer2023 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Can China please stop exporting deseases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Oh here comes the casual Asian racist remarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyride Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 it's been all over the news. scary, hope they can manage to control it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonPill Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Heirloom said: Oh here comes the casual Asian racist remarks Except there aren’t any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergi91 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Not again 😩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptus Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 China better release variant that kills all anti- vaxxers this time. They can get nobel peace prize later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Rosón Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius1111 Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 According to this screenshot - Those who registered themselves yesterday in the A&E of this hospital have yet to see the doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsession Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Pneumonia itself is not contagious, it just sounds like they've had a rise in respiratory illnesses since lifting COVID restrictions... Edited November 23, 2023 by Obsession 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marche Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 The first virus targeted the elderly, this new virus is targeting children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffStan Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 I can't anymore, hopefully they contain it and it won't cause deaths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodflowers. Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthteller Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 let's f**king go LG7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScorpiosGroove Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 the absolute illiteracy and lack of reading comprehension in here this isn’t some new mystery illness, it’s literally just pneumonia and it’s winter… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uusagii Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, ScorpiosGroove said: the absolute illiteracy and lack of reading comprehension in here this isn’t some new mystery illness, it’s literally just pneumonia and it’s winter… Putting "China" and "mysterious" together in headlines is a sure-fire way to get those clicks, so... Edited November 23, 2023 by uusagii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScorpiosGroove Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 1 hour ago, uusagii said: Putting "China" and "mysterious" together in headlines is a sure-fire way to get those clicks, so... oh they definitely know what they’re doing it could be the mildest cold ever affecting 5 chinese people and they’d still call it “mystery illness”… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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