On Wednesday, the World Health Organization expressed concern about the increase in cases of respiratory diseases and pneumonia in China, calling on the population to “take precautionary measures.”
The organization said in a statement published on the “X” platform, previously Twitter, that it “sent an official request to China to obtain detailed information about the increase in respiratory diseases and the outbreak of pneumonia among children,” calling for “steps to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases.”
A spokeswoman for the organization confirmed to Agence France-Presse the accuracy of the statement.
The UN health organization’s statement came after a significant increase in the number of children suffering from respiratory diseases and pneumonia was recorded in northern China.
The organization said it is seeking additional information about these infections.
She added that she recommends that residents in China “follow the necessary measures to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases,” and these measures include “recommended vaccination, staying away from sick people, staying at home when sick, getting tests and receiving medical care when needed, and wearing masks when necessary.” Ensure good ventilation and wash hands regularly.”
The organization indicated that the Chinese authorities attributed this increase in respiratory diseases to the lifting of restrictions related to Covid-19 and the spread of known pathogens.
The statement added, “On November 22, the World Health Organization requested additional epidemiological and clinical information, in addition to laboratory results on reported outbreaks of the disease among children.”
2023-11-23 01:10:56
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