Mysterious Respiratory Disease Spreads from China to The US

 An unknown deadly contagious canine respiratory illness that broke out in China this summer has now spread to the US. According to reports, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care facilities, and clinics in Washington D.C. are experiencing an increase in sick visits, highlighting the potential impact of the unidentified respiratory ailment on a global scale. According to internal accounts in China, the outbreaks have swamped some hospitals in northern China, including in Beijing, and health authorities have asked the public to take children with less severe symptoms to clinics and other facilities.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has also asked China to provide more information on the disease and according to the data thus far provided, children appear to be predominantly affected by this ailment, adding a layer of complexity to the unfolding situation. Earlier in November, Chinese authorities blamed the increase in respiratory diseases on the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Other countries also saw a jump in respiratory diseases such as RSV when pandemic restrictions ended.