WHO Informs China of Specific, Real-Time Information About the Covid Situation
WHO Informs China of Specific, Real-Time Information About the Covid Situation
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The World Health Organization, which is still evaluating the most recent spike in infections, requested China’s health officials once more on Friday to frequently provide specific and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 situation in the nation.

In addition to statistics on hospitalisations, deaths, and immunisations, the EPA has requested further genetic sequencing information from Chinese officials.

Following the recent relaxation of the tight “zero-COVID” policy, official numbers from China are no longer a credible indicator because fewer tests are being conducted nationwide.

China may find it difficult to keep track of COVID-19 infections, according to prior statements from WHO.

At its meeting of a technical advisory committee slated for January 3, the FDA has invited Chinese scientists to give thorough data on viral sequencing.

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This month has seen an increase in COVID infections across China as a result of Beijing’s removal of its zero-COVID measures, which included routine PCR testing of the populace. In retaliation, the United States, South Korea, India, Italy, Japan, and Taiwan have all enforced COVID screenings on visitors from China.

The United States has also stated that the lack of knowledge regarding COVID variants and worries that the rise in cases in China may lead to the emergence of new COVID variants are the main reasons for the recent shift in policy.

According to a statement released earlier on Friday by China’s National Health Commission, senior Chinese health officials held a video call with the WHO to discuss the new coronavirus.

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The Chinese health authorities stated that more technical exchanges would take place and that both parties had discussed the present epidemic scenario, medical treatment, immunisation, and other technical issues.