Beijing and other Northern regions in China have reported a surge in respiratory illnesses among children, including cases of RSV, adenovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia. Chinese health officials assured that there’s no evidence of novel pathogens similar to COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended preventive measures such as masks and practicing hand hygiene. WHO said this respiratory illness could be treated by antibiotics, encouraging visitors not to change their plans.
Epidemiologists suggest that China is playing catch-up to other countries since the outbreak of COVID-19. An expert views this as a typical flu season scene, considering the cold weather and increased interaction among children. While Chinese health officials have downplayed its severity, doctors claim that patient numbers have surpassed their capacity, working overtime, and managing up to 30 consultation sessions each and every day.
*Vocabularies; respiratory, pathogen, RSV, adenovirus, mycoplasma, pneumonia, play catch-up
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Beijing and other Northern regions in China have reported a surge in respiratory illnesses among children, including cases of RSV, adenovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia. Chinese health officials assured that there’s no evidence of novel pathogens similar to COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended preventive measures such as masks and practicing hand hygiene. WHO said this respiratory illness could be treated by antibiotics, encouraging visitors not to change their plans. Epidemiologists suggest that China is playing catch-up to other countries since the outbreak of COVID-19. An expert views this as a typical flu season scene, considering the cold weather and increased interaction among children. While Chinese health officials have downplayed its severity, doctors claim that patient numbers have surpassed their capacity, working overtime, and managing up to 30 consultation sessions each and every day.
*Vocabularies; respiratory, pathogen, RSV, adenovirus, mycoplasma, pneumonia, play catch-up
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