Beijing.increased Respiratory Diseases attracted attention in China World Health Organization (WHO) The health ministry said on Sunday it was caused by influenza and other known pathogens, not a new virus.
recent group respiratory tract infection He said they are caused by an overlap of common viruses such as influenza, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus and bacteria such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a common culprit of respiratory infections. National Health Commission Spokesperson.
The health ministry is calling on local authorities to open more fever clinics and promote vaccinations for children and the elderly as the country faces a wave of respiratory illnesses in its first full winter after lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Coronavirus disease.
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Mi Feng, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, said that it is necessary to increase the opening of relevant clinics and treatment areas, extend service hours, and increase the supply of medicines.
Feng recommends that people use mask It also called on local authorities to focus on preventing the spread of the disease in crowded places such as schools and nursing homes.
Earlier this week, the World Health Organization formally requested China to provide information on a possible increase in clusters of respiratory illnesses and pneumonia in children, as noted by multiple media reports and global infectious disease surveillance agencies.
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Emergence of new influenza strains or other viruses that can cause influenza epidemic It usually begins with a group of undiagnosed respiratory illnesses.as he SARS Like Covid-19, first reported as an unusual type pneumonia.
Chinese authorities earlier this month blamed the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for a rise in respiratory illnesses.Respiratory diseases have also increased in other countries, e.g. virtual reality system When pandemic restrictions end.
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