‘Reports are misleading and inaccurate. Pneumonia cases in AIIMS Delhi have no link to the recent surge in respiratory infections in children in China’
The district administrations have also been asked to ensure that the health facilities, including private hospitals, report all suspected cases. Besides, they were also asked to assess the availability of oxygen and the supply chain for refilling along with other necessary equipment.
The spike in illness in the country where COVID emerged in late 2019 attracted the spotlight when the World Health Organization sought information last week, citing a report on clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
Amid China s recent surge in respiratory diseases, reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, concerns arise while authorities reassure the public. Hospitals are inundated, particularly with afflicted children, echoing past unsettling memories. Presently, no alarming global implications are indicated, yet an unsettling parallel to the pandemic s initial stages in China emerges.