China says surge of respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens | NewsNation Now

China's hospitals have been hit with a surge of respiratory illnesses primarily affecting children. The country says the outbreak is caused by the flu and other known viruses, not a novel virus like the coronavirus. However, China's history of secrecy at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to increased scrutiny from the World Health Organization.
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