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China Pneumonia News: Danger Looms as Mysterious Disease Strikes Children in China
Published : Nov 23, 2023, 2:42 pm IST
Updated : Nov 23, 2023, 5:58 pm IST
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World Health Organization on Alert as New Epidemic Resembles Pneumonia but Exhibits Unique Symptoms

China Pneumonia News Latest: Amid the ongoing global battle against the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new health crisis has emerged in China, raising alarm bells worldwide. Reports of a mysterious disease affecting children in various Chinese hospitals have prompted preparations for school closures and heightened concerns from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Resembling pneumonia but presenting distinctive symptoms, the unidentified disease is causing swelling in the lungs of affected children. Alongside high fever, individuals are experiencing cough, flu, and breathing difficulties, marking a departure from traditional pneumonia symptoms. The outbreak is particularly impacting school-aged children, evoking memories of the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Most cases of the mysterious pneumonia have been reported in hospitals across north-eastern China, including Beijing and Liaoning. The severity of the outbreak has strained local resources, prompting the government to contemplate school closures in an effort to curb the spread of the disease.

ProMed Alert's Warning:

ProMed Alert, a vigilant open-access monitoring system, has issued a global warning regarding the disease. The organization, known for its proactive alerts, previously played a crucial role in notifying the world about the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in late December 2019. ProMed Alert expressed concern about the rapid spread of the mysterious disease, emphasizing its prevalence among children.

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The World Health Organization has urged China to provide detailed information about the new epidemic. In a press conference, WHO disclosed that China first communicated the disease to local media on November 13, 2023. WHO has requested China to closely monitor and report cases related to the mysterious pneumonia. ProMed reported the disease spreading in North China on November 21, prompting WHO to seek additional information from Chinese health authorities.

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