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What’s Causing the Mysterious Wave of Childhood Pneumonia in China?
A surge in respiratory disease in China appears to be caused by known pathogens, but the pattern of infections is still unusual
China’s Meituan Launches $1 Billion Share Buyback Program
(Reuters) – Chinese food delivery giant Meituan on Wednesday confirmed it had authorised a share buyback of up to $1 billion in value, a day after its chief executive expressed the board’s intention to do…
How concerning is the spike in respiratory illnesses in China? A doctor explains
Hospitals in China have reported a surge of children with respiratory illnesses. What precautions, if any, should governments, health systems, and individuals take?
Mine accidents surge in China’s top coal province as producers raise output
The death toll from coal mining accidents in China’s top coal producing region has surged to 100 people so far this year, according to a notice issued by China’s cabinet on Monday that said safety…
“It’s scarier than corona”…中 respiratory disease anxiety spreads to daycare centers.
Patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae flock to a Beijing hospital [Captured by Shin Kyung-bo] [Herald Economy=Kim Yong-jae Reporter] Amid the spread of respiratory diseases such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae …
Asian neighbours ‘put guard up’ amid fears China’s wave of disease will spread
Countries across Asia are bracing for a wave of disease currently sweeping through China’s hospitals amid fears it could … years of suppressed transmission due to stringent Covid-19 restrictions. Health authorities in neighbouring countries are…
What we know so far about China’s pneumonia outbreak as global pandemic fears soar
Based on the available information, WHO recommends that people in China follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness, which include recommended vaccines against influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory pathogens as appropriate. Due to…
China’s Latest Outbreak Is Giving Neighbors PTSD
Many are finding it hard to trust that Beijing is telling the truth. Countries need to avoid panic and focus on preparedness.
5 questions about the latest disease outbreak in China
The wave of respiratory diseases hitting China is more likely the return of seasonal illness the country suppressed with prolonged Covid lockdowns than another pandemic threat. Children are flooding hospitals now in the same way…
China hospitals set up ‘homework zones’ so sick children can study during pneumonia outbreak
China is grappling with a surge in cases of respiratory illnesses in children due to an “overlap of known pathogens” as the country braces for its first winter since lifting the stringent Covid-19 restrictions. The…
Taiwan independence means war Beijing
China has reacted sharply to rhetoric from politicians in Taipei ahead of a presidential election on the island China is willing to allow …
What 5 infectious disease experts think about China’s surge in respiratory illnesses
The infectious disease community is closely watching a surge of mystery illnesses in China that many have compared to the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) said last week that officials…