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China Pneumonia Outbreak

Here’s What WHO Says

Recently, it has been reported that another respiratory infection is spreading like wildfire in China.

There has been a sudden hike in the number of new pneumonia infections in children in China.

China Pneumonia Outbreak: Is India Safe?

India has a whopping population of children and is highly vulnerable to situations like this one.

Amid the immense chaos, six Indian states – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu – have already been put under red alert.

All the Indian states and Union Territories have been advised to closely monitor the situation of the disease.

What Did WHO Say About The Situation?

WHO released a report a few days ago which read, “At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China.

Amid the sudden surge in the number of cases, WHO requested all countries to stay safe and take precautions to avoid a similar situation.