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Could it all be happening again?
From ABC News
Mick
From ABC News
trouble is, this is what they said last time, and look how well that went.Chinese officials say they did not detect any "unusual or novel diseases" in the country following a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Key points:
- Leading scientists are not convinced that the spike signalled the start of a new global outbreak
- The WHO always requests information when undiagnosed or unknown diseases are reported
- The data showed an increase in hospital admissions of children
The WHO had sought epidemiological and clinical information as well as laboratory results through the International Health Regulations mechanism.
As per the rule, China responded within 24 hours.
The data showed an increase in hospital admissions of children due to diseases including bacterial infection, RSV, influenza and common cold viruses since October.
Leading scientists said the situation warranted close monitoring, but were not convinced the spike signalled the start of a new global outbreak.
Mick