The World Health Organization has asked for information on the congestion of hospitals and urged the population to “follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases

AGI – The World Health Organization has urged the Chinese population to “follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases”, after a spike in pneumonia cases reported among children in the north of the country. “WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory diseases and cases of pneumonia among children”, writes the Organization in a statement on social media.

WHO has requested additional information on recent trends in the circulation of known pathogens, including influenza, Sars-Cov-2 (the Covid-19 virus), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the most frequent cause of pathology of the lower airways in infants, and mycoplasma pneumoniae, as well as on the degree of overcrowding in the healthcare system.

The preventive measures requested are vaccinations, distancing from sick people, staying at home in case of contagion, washing your hands regularly and wearing masks.