New mysterious virus leaves hospitals in China overwhelmed as experts panic (photos/video)
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Hospitals in China are overwhelmed by an unidentified respiratory problem.
The disease spread so quickly that it has already been declared an epidemic by ProMED, the International Society for Infectious Diseases.
The undiagnosed form of pneumonia has spread in Beijing and Liaoning, causing experts to panic.
A source told ProMED: “Many, many are hospitalized. They do not cough and have no symptoms. They just have a high temperature (fever) and many develop lung nodules.”
Infectious disease expert Dr. Neil Stone took to social media to warn about the outbreak.
He wrote on Twitter/X: “The last time I saw reports of an outbreak of undiagnosed pneumonia in China I thought, naa…no big deal. It won’t be much. That was in December 2019. Don’t make the same mistake again.”
Not much is known about the virus or what the symptoms are beyond what the source said previously.
However, the World Health Organization appears concerned enough to comment, but admits it needs more information from China as soon as possible.
A spokesperson said: “WHO has requested additional epidemiological and clinical information, as well as laboratory results from these clusters reported among children, through the mechanism of the International Health Regulations.
“We also request more information about recent trends in the circulation of known pathogens, including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV and mycoplasma pneumonia, and the current burden on healthcare systems. WHO is also in contact with doctors and scientists through our existing partnerships and technical networks in China.
“While WHO seeks this additional information, we recommend that people in China follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses, which include recommended vaccination; keep distance from sick people; stay home when you are sick; undergo examinations and receive medical care as needed; wear masks as appropriate; ensuring good ventilation; and regular hand washing.
Watch the video below.
Alarming situation in China: An unidentified pneumonia outbreak is spreading in Chinese schools, with children being the most affected. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients, giving off pre-COVID vibes. #HealthCrisis #ChinaOutbreak
-Anil Tiwari (@Anil_Kumar_ti) November 24, 2023
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