China grapples with a surge in respiratory diseases, attributing it to known pathogens and denying the existence of a new infectious threat. Despite heightened healthcare efforts and global concern, skepticism remains over whether these measures will effectively address the issue.
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00:00 China has recently encountered a surge in respiratory illnesses attributed to recognised
00:05 pathogens dismissing the likelihood of a new infectious disease.
00:09 As the country faces its initial full weather post the relaxation of stringent COVID-19
00:13 restrictions, health authorities have intensified efforts to address the escalation in respiratory
00:17 conditions.
00:18 The spotlight recently turned to China when the World Health Organization requested information
00:22 regarding unexplained pneumonia clusters in children, prompting a heightened response
00:26 from Chinese health officials.
00:27 Mi Feng from China's Health National Commission disclosed plans to open pediatric outpatient
00:32 facilities, facilitate flu vaccinations for elderly and children, and encourage the use
00:36 of masks and hand hygiene.
00:38 Despite the global concern over the surge, both domestic and international medical experts
00:42 have displayed minimal alarm.
00:44 Similar trends in increased respiratory disease were observed globally after the relaxation
00:47 of pandemic measures, aligning with China's pattern at the end of the previous year.
00:51 Following the WHO's request of more information due to reports on pneumonia clusters in children,
00:56 the United States has stated that they are closely monitoring China's respiratory illness
01:00 upsurge.
01:01 However, they indicated no extraordinary concerns associated with the rise in seasonal patterns.
01:06 There is currently no evidence linking the emergency care needs in the US with the respiratory
01:10 issues in China.
01:11 Mariam An-Kharkhove, the WHO's acting director of the Department of Epidemic and Pandemic
01:16 Preparedness, noted that the escalation appears to be linked more to children contracting
01:20 pathogens previously avoided during the COVID-19 restrictions.
01:23 Moreover, China is stating that it is reportedly intensifying its health care efforts to tackle
01:27 the surge in respiratory illnesses.
01:29 The nation asserts proactive measures in dealing with the rise of recognized pathogens, highlighting
01:33 preventive health care measures while dismissing the idea of new infectious threats.
01:36 However, there remains skepticism regarding whether these measures will generally resolve
01:41 the issue or not.
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