China sees decline in acute respiratory illnesses

STORY: China sees decline in acute respiratory illnesses SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG ZHIBIN, Official from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention STORYLINE: China has seen a decline in acute respiratory illnesses, a trend that is expected to continue in the coming week, a health official said on Sunday. SOUNDBITE(Chinese): PENG ZHIBIN, Official from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention "According to monitoring data from Dec. 11th to 17th, cases of acute respiratory diseases in China have been declining. Generally, the recent surge in respiratory illnesses is mainly due to the influenza virus, with additional cases caused by other pathogens. Flu reaches a high level but shows a declining trend. Activities of mycoplasma pneumonia, adenoviruses, and respiratory syncytial viruses fluctuate, while novel coronavirus activity is at its lowest level in 2023. Experts p

China takes action to combat rise of acute respiratory infections

STORY: China takes action to combat rise of acute respiratory infections SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of hospitals and patients in China STORYLINE: China is taking measures to address the recent increase in acute respiratory infections caused by different respiratory pathogens as the country enters the winter season. Officials have said that the recent respiratory infectious diseases are mainly due to the influenza virus, with additional cases caused by rhinoviruses, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial viruses, and adenoviruses. The National Health Commission has instructed localities to ensure the implementation of classified diagnosis and treatment and make public information about medical facilities with pediatric services and fever clinics to help patients find the nearest hospital to them. China has also promoted online diagnosis and treatment to meet the needs of patients, leveraging internet

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - A doctor draws blood from a patient's finger at a hospital emergency department in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - Parents take their children to see a doctor at the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - A doctor draws blood from a patient's finger at a hospital emergency department in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - Parents take their children to see a doctor at the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - A doctor draws blood from a patient's finger at a hospital emergency department in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - Parents take their children to see a doctor at the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - A doctor draws blood from a patient's finger at a hospital emergency department in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - Parents take their children to see a doctor at the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - A doctor draws blood from a patient's finger at a hospital emergency department in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.

Influenza Hit Children

Influenza Hit Children

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - Parents take their children to see a doctor at the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in Shanghai, China, November 14, 2023. Recently, Shanghai seasonal change, A influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia high incidence.