China worries about resurgence of respiratory infections ahead of Lunar New Year

Chinese health authorities have warned that there is a risk of an outbreak of respiratory infections around the Lunar New Year holidays (10th to 17th).
According to China's state-run CCTV (China Central Television) on the 4th, a spokesperson for the National Health Commission said at a press conference on that day, ``Currently, as we approach the Spring Festival,
The line for people to return to their hometowns is reaching its peak.''Large-scale movements and gatherings of people are likely to accelerate the spread of respiratory infections.''
He continued, ``Around the Chinese New Year, respiratory infections remain at a certain epidemic level.
``Recently, the central and eastern regions have experienced low temperatures and rain and snow, which could have a negative impact on the health of the public.''
The spokesperson said, ``Recently, the situation of COVID-19 virus infections in Japan has shown a low level, and influenza and
The number of people infected with coplasma pneumonia is also decreasing." In addition, the National Health Commission said, ``The National Health Commission is taking special measures to prevent epidemics around the Chinese New Year,'' and says that medical institutions in each region and outpatient clinics for fever
They also asked emergency centers and other priority hospitals to prepare for the outbreak.