A surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children, in Beijing and other Chinese megacities has led Taiwan's Health Ministry to issue travel advisories for vulnerable groups. The World Health Organization is seeking more information on the situation, which has seen hospitals overflowing with patients. The CDC and the Chinese National Health Commission have attributed the illnesses to common viruses and bacteria, including influenza. Despite these reassurances, GOP senators are calling for travel restrictions between the U.S. and China due to concerns over the mystery pneumonia-like illness. Chinese private security firms are expected to play an increasingly pivotal role in protecting Chinese interests amid the health scare.
Chinese private security firms are likely to play an increasingly pivotal role in protecting Chinese interests and enhancing security capabilities in a realm where the line between private and public is seldom clear. https://t.co/dY7pboRDwG
The current acute respiratory diseases reported in China are all caused by known pathogens, and no new infectious diseases caused by new viruses or bacteria have been identified, a spokesperson for the National Health Commission said Saturday, citing monitoring results. https://t.co/CAWd4TU3Hd
No new infectious diseases found in investigations, China's National Health Commission says https://t.co/93hoBHt5GX https://t.co/4xmf433mGM
China's latest health scare underscores the consequences from years of a lack of trust in the government https://t.co/ZFzHbzrRmn
JUST IN: World on HIGH ALERT after mystery outbreak in China rapidly spreads.. Eight Countries NOW HIT, multiple others on HIGH ALERT.. Senators Call on Biden to PROHIBIT TRAVEL FROM CHINA Amid Concerns Over Unknown Pneumonia Outbreak.. Just in time for ELECTION season.… https://t.co/ooYAvJRkTg https://t.co/HZ6CPID4F2
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What's causing the mysterious wave of childhood pneumonia in China? https://t.co/5EVuz2340x
U.S. health officials said there were no signs of a threatening new pathogen from a surge of hospitalized children in China for respiratory illnesses, saying the cause was common viruses and bacteria. https://t.co/la3r7V1ZNM
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GOP senators: Halt travel with China to stop ‘unknown pathogen’ https://t.co/F4pT189f4I
In Beijing and other megacities in China, hospitals are overflowing with children suffering pneumonia or similar severe ailments. However, the Chinese government claims that the surge is due to routine colds and coughs, @annie_sparrow writes. https://t.co/hsk1oYa5Pj
Republicans urge Biden to restrict communication with China over respiratory disease reports https://t.co/RRiOhJgjTR https://t.co/Un0mnDdeNA
Despite Beijing’s reluctance, Chinese private security firms are likely to play an increasingly pivotal role in protecting Chinese interests and enhancing security capabilities in a realm where the line between private and public is seldom clear. https://t.co/HRvf32g7Vv
We asked Biden to ban travel to and from China until we know more about this "mystery pneumonia" outbreak https://t.co/eeufkufVII
A request by the World Health Organization for more information on a surge in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children in China has attracted global attention. Here's everything we know 👇 https://t.co/HjJJdl3oBE
Sens. JD Vance and Marco Rubio have penned a letter asking Joe Biden to suspend travel to China over an unknown respiratory illness that is reportedly causing pneumonia. https://t.co/qUq1Ze4HOs
Biden urged to BAN travelers from China due to country's pneumonia outbreak - but CDC director says it's definitely NOT a new virus https://t.co/MRuDJuH3Bs https://t.co/4aK1Psm4uC
Biden urged to ban travelers from China due to pneumonia outbreak https://t.co/r3gxzLM17A https://t.co/WL9t3AqegN
Biden urged to ban travelers from China due to pneumonia outbreak https://t.co/HZ4omuhziS https://t.co/O0AbCyM0fQ
🚨Chinese Travel Ban?🚨 GOP Senators just sent this letter to @JoeBiden, calling on him to immediately issue a TRAVEL BAN between the United States & the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The letter comes as China’s mystery “pneumonia” has now made its way to the United States. https://t.co/Xo651QVL08
China is struggling with a surge of respiratory ailments. The stress on hospitals points to old problems https://t.co/ayyQf1SQhe 👇
What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge? - Reuters https://t.co/aEGnwWaLBM
What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge? https://t.co/1sZ2YWKOwH https://t.co/nNmpJWAKu3
A request by the World Health Organization for more information on a surge in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children in China has attracted global attention. Here is what we know about the surge in illness https://t.co/nviSzb5r8S
CDC Director says 'no new' virus out of China despite surge in respiratory illness https://t.co/1S8fWvvu7H
China's latest health scare underscores the consequences from years of a lack of trust in the government https://t.co/FwSUnXrTUa
China's latest health scare underscores the consequences from years of a lack of trust in the government https://t.co/vskelQReFG
China's latest health scare underscores the consequences from years of a lack of trust in the government https://t.co/MJWfiEQTZM
CDC director: Chinese respiratory virus spike not a cause for alarm https://t.co/OcY7gjwoHM https://t.co/Mq40XRHtih
Taiwan urges elderly, young to avoid China visits due to respiratory illnesses https://t.co/GMYnSQKhne
Republican Lawmakers Call CDC Attention To "Suspicious" Virus Outbreak In China https://t.co/9na07oVFxP
Monitoring results showed that #influenza virus is the main pathogen among the cases of respiratory diseases reported across China. The diseases entered high season as cold waves recently hit a number of regions in the country: Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://t.co/gXfvhsomF1
CDC Director Says Respiratory Illnesses In China Not Caused By New Virus https://t.co/wQm0N7P913 https://t.co/b0C0PL2Cun
"China’s surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses mirrors what other countries have seen in past seasons and should prompt attention and vigilance — not panic and alarm," Leana S. Wen writes in her latest newsletter. https://t.co/5sttBnLy0C
CDC director: Chinese respiratory virus spike not a cause for alarm https://t.co/FhoMpJ4KkF https://t.co/Ok7VVHfuJo
The Taiwanese Health Ministry has now stated that the Young, Elderly, and Immunocompromised should Avoid all Travel to the People’s Republic of China or Hong Kong until further notice due to a Sharp Rise in Unknown Respiratory Illnesses. https://t.co/EwvaoGXcA1
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Taiwan urges elderly, young to avoid China visits due to respiratory illnesses https://t.co/nQp9doLdqn