“Temete i greci e i loro doni!”, ammonisce Laocoonte i suoi sventati concittadini in Troia; se qualcuno ti è nemico, e tu lo sai, non ti fidare di gesti di apparente amicalità, un sano pregiudizio è buon principio di autodifesa.
Ed eccoci alla Cina che di certo non è nostra amica, ci ha già dimostrato di non esserlo.
Sembra che una nuova infezione abbia colpito il Nord della Cina, l’OMS ha chiesto informazioni.
WHO statement on reported clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China
WHO has made an official request to #China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children.
At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. Chinese authorities attributed this increase to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens such as influenza, mycoplasma pneumoniae (a common bacterial infection which typically affects younger children), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Authorities stressed the need for enhanced disease surveillance in healthcare facilities and community settings, as well as strengthening the capacity of the health system to manage patients.
On 21 November, media and ProMED reported clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in northern China. It is unclear if these are associated with the overall increase in respiratory infections previously reported by Chinese authorities, or separate events.
On 22 November, WHO requested additional epidemiologic and clinical information, as well as laboratory results from these reported clusters among children, through the International Health Regulations mechanism. We have also requested further information about recent trends in the circulation of known pathogens including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV and mycoplasma pneumoniae, and the current burden on health care systems.
WHO is also in contact with clinicians and scientists through our existing technical partnerships and networks in China.
Since mid-October, northern China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness compared to the same period in the previous three years. China has systems in place to capture information on trends in influenza, influenza-like illnesses, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, and reports to platforms such as the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.
While WHO seeks this additional information, we recommend that people in China follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness, which include recommended vaccination; keeping distance from people who are ill; staying home when ill; getting tested and medical care as needed; wearing masks as appropriate; ensuring good ventilation; and regular hand-washing.
WHO will continue to provide updates.
Come scontato, le autorità sanitarie del dragone si sono ben guardate dal rispondere.
Del resto, cosa ci volevamo aspettare da un Paese in cui la circolazione delle informazioni, qualunque cosa assomigli a un barlume di libertà, di autonomia dei cittadini è una minaccia esiziale per il regime, che per questo pratica la più rigida censura e controllo?
Le esperienze precedenti e la natura del regime cinese ci dovrebbero suggerire semplicemente di non aspettarci nessuna risposta e, qualora arrivasse, considerarla quasi sicuramente viziata da volontarie imprecisioni se non falsificazioni.
Le dittature vanno temute e trattate per quello che sono: scorpioni di cui non fidarsi.
Nell’immagine la “Processione del cavallo di Troia”, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, 1760 circa.
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