Anxious Atmosphere in China as Xi Jinping Limits Coverage of Respiratory Outbreak

It's challenging to ascertain the credibility of information emanating from China and passing through the WHO and CDC, given that the public has generally lost confidence in both organizations.

A new “mysterious” illness has fallen on the Chinese people. Currently, the claims are that it has similar symptoms to that of pneumonia, influenza, or RSV, with children being hit the hardest. Patients are presenting at hospitals and clinics with high fever, congestion, and cough.

Concerns were raised after a ProMED notification was issued on November …