Mysterious Illness Leaves ‘Many, Many’ Chinese Students Hospitalized

In the Chinese cities of Beijing and Liaoning, a mysterious pneumonia outbreak has led to the hospitalization of several students, overwhelming hospitals with sick children, causing significant disruptions in school attendance.

The Daily Mail reports that the illness is characterized by lung inflammation and high fever but lacks typical flu symptoms like coughing.

The ProMed alert stated, “With the outbreak of pneumonia in China, children’s hospitals in Beijing, Liaoning and other places were overwhelmed with sick children, and schools and classes were on the verge of suspension.” It also mentioned concerns raised by parents about a possible cover-up of the epidemic by authorities.

Predictably, the news has given rise to comparisons to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic roughly four years ago, which still looms large in the popular imagination. The origins of COVID-19 have been a topic of debate, with some scientists suggesting it might have emerged from an accidental leak at a Chinese laboratory. A report released in July 2023 alleged that Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), initiated efforts to suppress the theory that COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab.

This current outbreak in China, marked by overwhelmed hospitals and the potential suspension of schools, has raised global concerns. The mysterious nature of the illness, especially its atypical symptoms, underscores the urgency for more understanding and response. The global health community is closely monitoring the situation, recalling the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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