The World Health Organization (WHO) this Wednesday advised the population of China to adopt “preventive measures to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases” and asked the authorities for more information about the increase in cases among children with this problem in the north of the country. .
In a statement posted on social media, the WHO writes that it has officially requested detailed information from China on the increase in respiratory diseases and reports of pneumonia outbreaks in children.
WHO statement on reported clusters of respiratory diseases in children in northern China
The WHO has made an official request for #Porcelain for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children.
Until the press conference on the 13th… pic.twitter.com/Jq8TgZjWNX
– World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 22, 2023
While waiting to receive this information, the WHO appeals to the adoption, among other measures, of taking the recommended vaccination, to wait a distance from infected people, in case of infection, to stay at home and do exams and receive medical care, when necessary. In addition, the use of masks is recommended, as appropriate, as well as good ventilation and regular hand washing.
The WHO also notes that since mid-October, northern China has seen an increase in “flu-like illnesses” compared to the same period in the previous three years.
The organization also ensures that it is in contact with “doctors and scientists” through its “existing associations and contacts in China.”
At a press conference on November 13, Chinese authorities stated that the increase in respiratory illnesses was due to the lifting of protective measures against Covid-19 and the circulation of known pathogens, including influenza and bacterial infections. common in children.
Source: TSF
