Now, Pneumonia Outbreak Scare in China as 'Hosps Overwhelmed with Sick Kids' | Check WHO's Precautions

China, which is still recovering from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, is facing another possible health emergency -- a mysterious pneumonia outbreak has swept through schools and resulted in hospitals being overwhelmed with sick children. This has caused concern among global health experts.

The epicentres of this outbreak are Beijing and Liaoning province, where pediatric hospitals are facing an overwhelming number of sick children. The severity of the situation has led to the suspension of classes in some schools, as both students and teachers have fallen ill, a situation reminiscent of the early days of Covid-19.

The symptoms exhibited by the affected children are high fever and lung inflammation, but no cough, which is common when an individual is down with flu or is suffering from respiratory virus diseases like RSV.