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Chinese officials have denied reports that the nation was dealing with a COVID-19-like respiratory disease outbreak. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, said during a routine press briefing on Friday that the infections were winter-related flu cases.
According to a press conference transcript posted on the foreign ministry website, Mao responded to a reporter’s inquiry by saying, “Respiratory infections tend to peak during the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.”
“Compared to the previous year, the diseases seem less severe and spread on a smaller scale.” I can guarantee you that the health of Chinese nationals and visitors to China is a priority for the Chinese government. China is a safe place to visit,” she continued. On January 1, videos purporting to show overcrowded hospitals and many people began making the rounds on social media.
They displayed numerous individuals using face masks and medical personnel in protective gear. The videos were not independently verified. So yet, the World Health Organization has not responded. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at least 5.3 million flu cases, 63,000 hospital admissions, and 2,700 fatalities including at least 11 children have occurred in the US thus far this season.
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