Children in Liaoning province, located in the north-eastern region of China, and Beijing are falling ill rapidly. During this disease, children are showing symptoms like swelling in the lungs and high fever. However, considering the danger of its spread, WHO has issued guidelines. In India too, all hospitals have been ordered to be alert.
Pneumonia In China: Only a few months ago, the world got rid of infectious diseases like COVID-19, but in the meantime, a new disease has started spreading in the neighboring country China. This mysterious disease has started affecting small children. It appears that the administration is quite stringent about this.
What is this new virus?
Children with the new virus are starting to flood China’s hospitals. The name “mysterious pneumonia virus” refers to the fact that this novel virus exhibits both distinct and similar symptoms to those of common pneumonia.
When it comes to pneumonia, children who have it typically complain of a cough that produces mucus, a high fever, and lung swelling. On the other hand, children are reporting high fever and lung swelling in this mysterious pneumonia in China, but they are not coughing up mucus.
Cases prove fatal
Pneumonia is like a common fever, which can be controlled with the help of antibacterial and antibiotic medicines, but it can also prove fatal. According to doctors, the lungs start filling with fluid, which becomes pus and it gradually fills the entire lung, due to which the victim becomes unable to breathe. This disease mostly makes children and the elderly its victims.
Where are most patients being found?
Children in Beijing and the Liaoning province, in northeastern China, are exhibiting novel and unexpected pneumonia symptoms. The area’s hospitals are nearly full as a result of the severe cough, fever, and lung swelling that the children are experiencing. In light of the disease outbreak, China has decided to close all of its schools.
In such a situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also become alert and has asked China to submit a detailed report of this disease. Not only this, WHO has also issued a warning regarding this, after which fear about this disease has spread in many other countries. The COVID epidemic also started in China, hence the whole world has become alert about another mysterious disease.
Is this an epidemic?
Long-term viral outbreaks in China were brought to light when the World Health Organisation requested that China closely monitor the disease’s signs and cases. In addition to requesting a report on the disease, the World Health Organisation has also requested a list of all the viruses that have recently spread throughout China.
In the investigation so far, WHO has not declared it as any kind of epidemic. Declaring any disease an epidemic without investigating it is considered wrong and hasty.
WHO issued guidelines
The World Health Organisation has also released guidelines for all nations, taking into account the threat posed by this virus. All of the nations have begun preparations in their own countries while keeping these guidelines in mind.
- People should maintain cleanliness near their homes and offices and avoid spreading any kind of filth.
- Do not take any medicine yourself if any kind of fever symptoms appear in the body.
- If any symptoms of fever appear, consult a doctor immediately.
- Avoid going to any crowded area.
- Use a mask and sanitizer immediately if needed.
- Follow social distancing completely.
- Keep all the belongings of children and elderly clean.
- Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or hand while coughing or sneezing.
Can this disease spread to other countries?
This disease spreading in China seems to many countries like the initial phase of COVID-19, which first emerged as a mysterious pneumonia in the city of Wuhan in 2019. However, Mycoplasma (pneumonia) is a common pathogen, causing fresh outbreaks every few years. Countries around the world will likely face a variety of pathogens this winter.
India alerted about a mysterious disease
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed numerous challenges and issues for India in recent times. India’s medical facilities have returned to their previous state after a protracted absence. Given the circumstances, India has already raised its alert in light of the neighboring country’s mysterious disease outbreak. Even though there is very little chance that this mysterious disease will spread throughout the nation, the Union Health Ministry of India recently stated in a meeting that they are still closely monitoring the situation.
The ministry declared in an official statement that India is ready to combat this infection. India has enough vaccines and medications to fight this disease, based on the information we currently have about it. India, however, has requested that all of its hospitals get ready.
It has been suggested that cases of disease in children and adolescents be closely monitored, and test samples should be sent to the lab right away. Furthermore, it’s been stated that children and the elderly should always receive the best care possible when it comes to respiratory issues.
Health Minister replied
Health facilities in India are closely monitoring the current pneumonia outbreak in China, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and all necessary measures are being taken.
Mansukh Mandaviya, in a statement to the media, stated: “The government is continuously monitoring the situation of pneumonia spreading within China. The Director General of Health Services and the ICMR are monitoring it and taking appropriate action.”
Which part of India is most at risk?
The risk of any virus spreading in South India is slightly higher. Kerala is often more sensitive to the virus, because the state has the most international activities. The second reason is that it is also believed that the people of
Children in Liaoning province, located in the north-eastern region of China, and Beijing are falling ill rapidly. During this disease, children are showing symptoms like swelling in the lungs and high fever. However, considering the danger of its spread, WHO has issued guidelines. In India too, all hospitals have been ordered to be alert.
Pneumonia In China: Only a few months ago, the world got rid of infectious diseases like COVID-19, but in the meantime, a new disease has started spreading in the neighboring country China. This mysterious disease has started affecting small children.
