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New York Post
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Unexplained child pneumonia cases now spike in parts of Europe as alarming surge continues in China

Pneumonia cases in children are surging in the Netherlands at an alarming rate.
The surge in illnesses may be due to weakened immunity after the COVID-19 lockdown.
No new or unusual pathogens have been found in the pneumonia cases. [ more ]
www.nature.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

What's Causing the Mysterious Wave of Childhood Pneumonia in China?

China is experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, in children.
The WHO has determined that common winter infections, not new pathogens, are behind the spike in hospitalizations.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterium that infects the lungs, is the main cause of increased hospitalizations in children. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Health

China Faces a Surge in Children Suffering Respiratory Illnesses

The World Health Organization has asked China for more information about a surge in respiratory illnesses in children.
The respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, appear to be hitting children particularly hard.
China has seen a rise in infections from a pathogen called mycoplasma among kindergarten and primary school children. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Health

China Faces a Surge in Children Suffering Respiratory Illnesses

The World Health Organization has asked China for more information about a surge in respiratory illnesses in children.
The respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, appear to be hitting children particularly hard.
China has seen a rise in infections from a pathogen called mycoplasma among kindergarten and primary school children. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO asks China for more details on unexplained pneumonia outbreak

The World Health Organization has requested more information from Beijing on an outbreak of mysterious pneumonia affecting children in northern China.
China has seen an increase in influenza-like illnesses since abandoning its zero-COVID strategy in December 2022.
There are concerns that the authorities in China may be covering up an epidemic of undiagnosed pneumonia in children. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO asks China for more details on unexplained pneumonia outbreak

The World Health Organization has requested more information from Beijing on an outbreak of mysterious pneumonia affecting children in northern China.
China has seen an increase in influenza-like illnesses since abandoning its zero-COVID strategy in December 2022.
There are concerns that the authorities in China may be covering up an epidemic of undiagnosed pneumonia in children. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO asks China for more data on outbreak of respiratory illnesses

The World Health Organization has requested more data from China on the respiratory illnesses spreading in the country.
Northern China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness and respiratory illnesses in children, prompting concern from the WHO. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chicago Bears

Bears legend McMichael taken to ER, family says

Steve McMichael, former Chicago Bears defensive tackle, has been taken to the emergency room with suspected pneumonia.
McMichael was recently announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.
He was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and previously hospitalized with pneumonia and sepsis. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Could China's Child Pneumonia Outbreak Spread? All You Need to Know

Chinese health-care system under scrutiny due to wave of pneumonia cases, particularly affecting children.
Health experts attribute the increase in cases to known germs and not a novel pathogen like Covid-19. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Could China's Child Pneumonia Outbreak Spread? All You Need to Know

Chinese health-care system under scrutiny due to wave of pneumonia cases, particularly affecting children.
Health experts attribute the increase in cases to known germs and not a novel pathogen like Covid-19. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities. [ more ]
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