The mysterious disease in China has once again put the world in tension. Cases of pneumonia in children have increased rapidly in China for some time. The situation is that there are no vacant beds for admission in hospitals. Schools have been closed as a precautionary measure. The World Health Organization has also come into action mode regarding this. WHO has sought actual information from China regarding this disease. In such a situation, let us know 10 big things about this disease so far.
1. What is happening in China?
The incidence of respiratory diseases has increased in China. First of all, China’s National Health Commission said in a press conference on November 13 that the number of people hospitalized due to diseases has increased. Many hospitals have warned of long wait times. The situation came into focus this week when WHO asked for more information from China, citing a report by the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) on clusters of unknown pneumonia in children.
2. Where are the cases increasing the most?
The infection has spread in two major centers in the north-eastern regions of China, Beijing and Liaoning. 800 km away from Beijing. Al Jazeera reports that a major hospital in Beijing has reported that they are admitting an average of about 1,200 patients to their emergency every day.
3. Who is most affected?
Cases are especially high in children. A large number of children are among those admitted to the hospital. The attendance of children in schools has decreased in Beijing. The situation is such that if some students are ill then entire classes are dismissed for at least a week. Some experts say that apart from children, elderly and pregnant women can also fall prey to it.
4. Is this a new disease?
No, there is no concrete information about this yet. Chinese officials attribute the increase in the incidence of respiratory illnesses to the rise of known pathogens such as influenza, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Has been appointed. So far, no new diseases have been identified. However, the World Health Organization has asked for more disease data from China. Mycoplasma pneumonia, according to WHO, is a common bacterial infection that usually affects young children. This is probably what is affecting me the most.
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5. Why this outbreak in China?
Chinese officials and many other health experts have blamed the outbreak on the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, similar to the ‘lockdown exit wave’ seen in other countries. Francois Belloux, director of the Genetic Institute at University College London, wrote on Twitter that China is paying its ‘immunity debt’ after its strict and long lockdown.
6. So what is China doing now?
China has stopped short of reimposing full-blown COVID-19-era restrictions. Chinese officials have asked the public to increase vigilance and take preventive measures.
7. How are people in China coping?
Despite people in China wearing masks and taking basic precautions, most do not seem to be unduly worried about the outbreak. Parents in Shanghai told Reuters on Friday they hoped the wave would end soon. Most people want to continue their lives as normal.
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8. Is the situation expected to improve soon?
No, Chinese officials say influenza will peak this winter and spring. Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreaks will continue in some areas in the future. He also warned about the risk of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections.
9. How much tension for India
There is not much worry for India right now. China has increased testing and surveillance. Given the experience of the pandemic a few years ago, the government says it is keeping an eye on the situation.
10. How is India’s preparation?
From what we know about it so far in India, vaccines and medicines are likely to be readily available to combat us in that situation. For example, Mycoplasma pneumonia can be treated with the antibiotic azithromycin.
