The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for more information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia among children. The request came after reports of clusters of pneumonia in children in northern China.
The WHO said it was not clear if the increase in respiratory illnesses was related to the clusters of pneumonia. It also said that it was too early to say whether the increase was due to a new virus or a strain of an existing virus.
The WHO has asked China to provide more information on the epidemiology of the outbreak, including the number of cases, the age of the patients, and the severity of the illness. It has also asked China to provide laboratory results from the cases.
The WHO said that it was taking the outbreak seriously and that it was working with Chinese authorities to investigate the cause of the illness.
The WHO also advised people in China to take steps to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including getting vaccinated against influenza, washing their hands regularly, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
The WHO said that it would continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Here's What To Know About The Respiratory Illness Outbreak In China
- The WHO has asked China for more information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia among children.
- The increase in respiratory illnesses has been reported in northern China.
- It is not clear if the increase in respiratory illnesses is related to the clusters of pneumonia.
- It is also too early to say whether the increase is due to a new virus or a strain of an existing virus.
- The WHO has asked China to provide more information on the epidemiology of the outbreak.
- The WHO has also asked China to provide laboratory results from the cases.
- The WHO is taking the outbreak seriously and is working with Chinese authorities to investigate the cause of the illness.
- The WHO has advised people in China to take steps to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses.
- The WHO will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.