Ya know… Maybe they really did have phenomenally low COVID numbers this whole time due to their aggressive lockdown policies. Maybe they “flattened the curve” very effectively, to the point that the main surge got pushed out this far.
In Hong Kong, after not getting sick at all for 4 years, I just had the shittiest case of flu that I can remember.
I know everyone likes to call Chinese media state propaganda and swear by all that you read/see in your own. But is corporate controlled western media really telling the truth? You don’t know you only have their word for it.
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At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. Chinese authorities attributed this increase to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens such as influenza, mycoplasma pneumoniae (a common bacterial infection which typically affects younger children), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Authorities stressed the need for enhanced disease surveillance in healthcare facilities and community settings, as well as strengthening the capacity of the health system to manage patients.
On 22 November, WHO requested additional epidemiologic and clinical information, as well as laboratory results from these reported clusters among children, through the International Health Regulations mechanism. We have also requested further information about recent trends in the circulation of known pathogens including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV and mycoplasma pneumoniae, and the current burden on health care systems. WHO is also in contact with clinicians and scientists through our existing technical partnerships and networks in China.
WHO statement on reported clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China | 22 November 2023 https://www.who.int/news/item/22-11-2023-who-statement-on-reported-clusters-of-respiratory-illness-in-children-in-northern-china
Published Date: 2023-11-22 14:33:39 PST
Subject: PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed pneumonia - China (02): (BJ, LN) children, reported epidemic, comment
Archive Number: 20231122.8713277
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China sees mysterious pneumonia outbreak, hospitals flooded with patients [2:06 | Nov 22 2023 | WION] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI5TnlmQqCw
WHO pressing China for details on spike in cases of new virus [1:19 | Nov 24 2023 | ABC News] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEIWiv_DpV0
