Children in China Suffer from Respiratory Illness
- The HealthSite.
The seriousness of the current situation has also led to the suspension of classes in some schools, as both students and teachers have taken ill. As per the data, no deaths have been reported so far.
Health experts have stated that as of now the data doesn't support the possibility of the disease taking the shape of a new pandemic, however, since pneumonia is also a respiratory disease, one must take proper precautions in order to stay safe.
Taking cognizance of the worsening situation in China, several countries have already started taking necessary steps to prepare against the spread of contagious respiratory illnesses.
In India, the Union Health Ministry of India has proactively undertaken a thorough evaluation of preparedness measures against respiratory illnesses. Issuing advisories to all states and Union territories, the ministry has called for an immediate reassessment and reinforcement of public health and hospital preparedness measures.
This directive includes the implementation of the 'Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the Context of Covid-19.'
The Ministry also stated that preparedness is important in view of the ongoing influenza and winter season that results in an increase in respiratory illness cases and directed states/UTs to immediately review public health and hospital preparedness measures.