China says no unusual pathogens found after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks

WHO receives China’s data on respiratory illness spike, no novel pathogens found

On November 13, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission held a press conference to report an uptick in respiratory diseases. Both China and the WHO have previously faced scrutiny over transparency in reporting early COVID-19 cases in Wuhan in late 2019.

Beijing, WHO discuss rising respiratory infections in China

Chinese National Health Commission says cases are caused by known infectious agents - Anadolu Ajansı

Chinese state-run paper acknowledges spike in illnesses connected to government’s lockdown strategy

The admission by the Chinese government highlights the debate over strict lockdowns and enduring issues in the Chinese healthcare system.

China reports no 'unusual or novel pathogens' after WHO seeks data on respiratory illness outbreak

The WHO said that the surge was likely linked to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions as China experiences its first full winter season since declaring an end to the pandemic in December.

No unusual or novel pathogens found in latest pneumonia outbreak, China informs WHO

No unusual or novel pathogens found in latest pneumonia outbreak, China informs WHO Claiming no unusual or novel pathogens other than the seasonal ones were detected, China has sought to play down the global concerns amid surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu, especially among children, in its southern and northern provinces.Even when China’s widely-publicised exchange with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in response to th…

No new pathogens in respiratory disease surge, China tells WHO

WHO had asked for more information on ‘undiagnosed pneumonia’ among children in Beijing and the northeastern province of Liaoning.