Chinese authorities have attributed the surge in flu-like illnesses this winter to the relaxation of Covid-19 measures. While the WHO acknowledges the increase in influenza-like illnesses since October in northern China, it is seeking clarification on the reports of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
The UN health agency issued a statement expressing its desire for more information from media reports and the ProMed global outbreak surveillance system. The WHO is urging the Chinese population to take precautionary measures to reduce transmission.
