The health department directs districts to review public health and hospital preparedness for respiratory illness in children, conducting screening and genome sequencing. Nasal and throat samples are sent for testing to virus research labs. Hospital preparedness includes oxygen, antibiotics, protective equipment, testing kits, and infection control. International travelers positive for Covid are observed. Districts monitor ILI/SARI trends, upload data, and send samples for testing. Rapid response teams survey districts, WHO requests information on pneumonia clusters, China reports surge in respiratory illnesses due to known pathogens, and WHO advises precautions.
