Clusters of Child Pneumonia in China

[Z.O.R.G.]

Doesn't sound (I hope) like a new round...

China says no 'unusual or novel pathogens' after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks (bbc.com)
China says no 'unusual or novel pathogens' after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks (bbc.com)

Prof Paul Hunter, of the University of East Anglia (UEA), said at present there was too little information to make a definitive diagnosis of what was causing the infections.
He added: "Overall, this does not sound to me like an epidemic due to a novel [new] virus. If it was, I would expect to see many more infections in adults. The few infections reported in adults suggest existing immunity from a prior exposure."

[Anianna]

The US had similar surges in general respiratory illness back in August and September and other countries have also experienced surges this year.  China had had a late resurgence of Covid and were later than a lot of countries in finally easing restrictions again, so they're probably just now getting a surge similarly to what other countries already experienced. 

I find the mystery canine respiratory illness to be more concerning.