China's hospitals are overwhelmed with mysterious pneumonia outbreak

By- Kavya Bhatt

China's hospitals are overflowing due to an enigmatic pneumonia outbreak that is primarily affecting children

The first reports of the influenza-like illness outbreak were made in North China  where a large number of cases were reported in children

WHO has formally requested comprehensive data from China regarding a rise in respiratory ailments and documented pediatric pneumonia clusters

The Childs National Commission has linked the spread of recognized pathogens like influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia to the rising Covid 19 list

When comparing the same period in the previous three years to mid-October  North China has reported a spike in influenza-like illness