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U.S. Childhood Pneumonia Outbreak Raises Alarm, No Known Link To China

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U.S. Childhood Pneumonia Outbreak Raises Alarm, No Known Link To China

A recent high number of pneumonia cases in children in Warren County, Ohio, has exceeded the "epidemic" threshold, health officials said. However, there is "no evidence" that Warren's case is associated with respiratory activity "statewide, nationally or internationally," county health officials said.

There have been 145 cases of childhood pneumonia in children ages 3 to 14, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Warren County Health District.

“Not only is this higher than the county average, but it also meets the Ohio Department of Health's definition of an outbreak.” We believe that this is not a new respiratory disease, but rather a sharp increase in the number of cases of pneumonia. this usually happens at a certain time. The time has come,” he said in a statement released Wednesday.

Newsweek contacted Warren County Health District officials Thursday for additional comment.

“Although the number of cases is higher this year, the severity is the same as in previous years. Most cases recover at home and are treated with antibiotics,” Warren County said in a news release Thursday. The pathogens found included "Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pnuemoniae and adenovirus," according to county health officials.

There were no injuries, regional officials added.

Meanwhile, several regions of China have recently been hit by a wave of respiratory illnesses, especially in children. China's northern provinces have seen an increase in influenza-like illnesses for five consecutive weeks since mid-October.

The rapid spread of COVID-19 in 2020 led to public health restrictions and strict quarantine measures around the world. Several countries, including Taiwan, India and Vietnam, are now preparing for the recent rise in respiratory illnesses in China. These diseases are also putting a strain on China's hospital system, reminiscent of the coronavirus epidemic that broke out in Wuhan in December 2019.

The Netherlands Institute for Medical Research (NIVEL) also reported an increase in cases of pneumonia in children. Messenger reported that last week, 80 out of 100,000 children aged 5 to 14 had pneumonia.

In testimony before Congress on Thursday, Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the rise in respiratory illnesses in China is not caused by a “new pathogen,” according to NBC News.

As pneumonia cases rise in Ohio, social media users are calling attention to the outbreak.

In particular, Charlie Kirk, a conservative radio host and founder of Turning Point USA, addressed America.” then months passed.”

Kirk continued, “CDC officials said there was “nothing unusual,” but according to county health officials, “not only is this above the county average, but it also meets the department's definition of an 'epidemic.' Ohio Health." It's election season! Whatever happens, never adapt again. »

Warren County health officials did not call the illness "white lung syndrome" and said Thursday, "It is not unusual for respiratory illnesses to spread through the community at this time of year."

Entrepreneur Mario Naufal also posted a message.

“Ohio is battling a frightening epidemic of pediatric pneumonia that requires an emergency road trip for children, while the United States faces a public health emergency like China's.

“The United States is seeing a sharp increase in respiratory infections in children, similar to the alarming outbreak in China.”