Pneumonia Outbreak Alert in India: States on High Vigil as Respiratory Illness Surges in China
Pneumonia Outbreak, Authorities in several Indian states have sounded an alert and issued advisories amid concerns over a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children, in China. The outbreak, primarily attributed to the H9N2 strain of influenza virus, has prompted heightened surveillance and precautionary measures in India. Karnataka and Rajasthan on High Alert Healthcare officials in Karnataka and Rajasthan have urged hospitals and medical facilities to remain vigilant and prepared to handle any potential surge in respiratory illnesses. In Karnataka, the Health Department has issued a circular advising hospitals to establish isolation wards and ensure adequate stock of medicines and …