Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 26 Nov 2023,Sunday Health & Wellness
China's health ministry called on local authorities to expand fever clinic capacity as the country grapples with the surge of respiratory illnesses this winter. The spike of Pneumonia became an international issue last week when the WHO asked China for clarity on pneumonia clusters, especially among children. China cites the simultaneous spread of multiple pathogens, prominently influenza, as driving the outbreaks. Still, questions linger on transparency early in the pandemic. Officials now warn influenza will peak this winter while COVID risks rebounding after restrictions eased. They urge strengthened reporting and prevention measures in crowded areas like schools to control spread. But hospital waits signal China remains overwhelmed by a confluence of untimely viral threats.
