Mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China: All you need to know

The outbreak was first reported in northern China, with a significant number of cases involving children. Hospitals in the affected areas reportedly have been overwhelmed with patients showing symptoms of pneumonia, which has not yet been identified or linked to a known pathogen. Primary symptoms reported are consistent with pneumonia, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The WHO has requested detailed information from China regarding the increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia.