In a startling revelation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the recent spike in respiratory illnesses in China is not as high as before the Covid pandemic. This news comes amidst global anxiety about a health crisis in China, where overcrowded hospitals in Beijing and Liaoning province are struggling to cope.

WHO’s Analysis Amid China’s Health Crisis

Maria Van Kerkhove, of the WHO, addressed the issue, stating that the current wave of respiratory illnesses is mainly driven by children contracting pathogens that were evaded during Covid-related restrictions. Her reassurance comes as China grapples with this sudden surge in illnesses.

China Responds to Escalating Health Concerns

Reacting to the health crisis, the Chinese health ministry has urged local authorities to increase the number of fever clinics. Health ministry spokesperson Mi Feng linked the surge to various pathogens, including influenza, stressing the need for extended service hours and strengthened drug supplies.

Fears of Covid Rebound in China as Winter Sets In

The health crisis has also sparked fears of a Covid rebound in China, with the State Council warning of an influenza peak this winter. Experts like Dr. Li Tongzeng from Beijing’s You’an Hospital have cautioned about the potential peak of new respiratory illnesses in the coming weeks, especially among the elderly.

China’s Respiratory Illness Wave Under Global Scrutiny

The spike in respiratory illnesses in China has drawn global attention, with the WHO closely monitoring the situation. As China faces this health challenge, the global community remains alert to any developments that could impact international health security.

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