'The majority of Chinese [citizens] at the moment are still susceptible to the COVID-19 infections, because of a lack of immunity,' Dr. Zhong Nanshan said.
who rose to prominence during a SARS epidemic in the early 2000s, made his remarks this weekend after new clusters of the novelin the city of Wuhan where the infectious respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus is believed to have originated last year.does not hold an official government position, but has emerged during the health crisis as a figurehead for China's containment efforts on state TV, relaying the confirmation in January that the disease spreads from person-to-person.
Now, speaking after Chinese officials have moved to loosen city quarantines and reopen travel routes, the veteran medical expert says the crisis is not over yet.-19 infections because [of] a lack of immunity. We are facing a big challenge, it's not better than the foreign countries... at the moment," heOn May 11, Wuhan officials had reported the first new cluster of infections in the city, roughly a month after the 76-dayended, according to Reuters.
China has officially recorded just over 84,000 cases of novel coronavirus, but the data has been met with skepticism from government officials and health experts, who have questioned the sudden drop in infectious and a lack of transparency. On a global scale, China is not the only nation concerned about a second wave of infections, with officials in Europe and the U.S. planning for future outbreaks.The Washington Post
last month a second wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. may be even worse than the first as it could coincide with the start of the flu season.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canadian premier said China mishandled coronavirus, then China sniped back in a big way'A large body of facts and data suggest that China did not play down, obfuscate or cover up the dangers posed by the novel coronavirus when it emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan,' the Chinese consulate stated.
Read more »
Meet the Graduates: Standout Senior Collections From the Class of 2020WWD reached out to the class of 2020 to send in video footage of their senior thesis collections.
Read more »
The lockdown isn't stopping these kids from helping senior citizens through the pandemicJahkil Jackson, 12, and Cavanaugh Bell, 7, are providing care packages of essential supplies and food to senior citizens in their communities. Recently, the two joined forces to help more people.
Read more »
Michael Strahan, Amy Robach and More Good Morning America Anchors Reveal Their Senior Portraits'Class of 2020, don't give up — keep dreaming big, believe in yourself, and we'll be here cheering you on,' said Lara Spencer
Read more »
Lack of immunity means China is vulnerable to another wave of coronavirus, top adviser warnsChina still faces the 'big challenge' of a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country's top respiratory authority has warned, with the lack of immunity among the community a serious concern as the race to develop a vaccine continues.
Read more »
Cramer's week ahead: 'All bets are off' if another U.S.-China trade war sparksJim Cramer, the host of 'Mad Money,' delivered his game plan for the week ahead full of retail earnings reports.
Read more »