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WHO: Nothing Unusual in China Respiratory Outbreak — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 470 words

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WHO: Nothing Unusual in China Respiratory Outbreak

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China called for caution on Friday as an increase in respiratory illness hit its schools and hospitals. And the World Health Organization (WHO), which has asked the Chinese government for disease data, said no unusual or new diseases had been found.

China is dealing with an increase of respiratory illnesses as it enters its first full winter season since it lifted strict COVID-19 restrictions in December. Cases among children appear to be especially high in northern areas like Beijing and Liaoning where there are long hospital waits.

The State Council said influenza would increase this winter and spring. It said pneumonia would continue to be high in some areas in the future. It also warned…

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Dan Novak adapted this story for VOA Learning English based on reporting by Reuters and The Associated Press.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/who-nothing-unusual-in-china-respiratory-outbreak/

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