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WHO fighting gland plague in Inner Mongolia, China
Local authorities in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia have revealed a case of hereditary gland plague.
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Claim: A case of gland plague was reported in northern China.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the disease thrives with any given vector. Recent reports from the Inner Mongolia region of China further show how disease pockets can survive after the outbreak ends.
“Wow… China now has gland plague. Buckles up, kids.” One of the Facebook users wrote..
“Bingo Card Check: Who had the plague in July!” Asked separately..
The post referred to national media reports in China Example of confirmed gland plague in Bayan Nur city..
The announcement was accompanied by local warnings to city residents warning of certain activities. The World Health Organization believes it minimizes the threat of a gland plague outbreak.
Plague and its many forms
Plague It is a widespread disease that affects a wide variety of animals, including rodents, flies, and humans. The disease is caused by Yersinia, a plague bacterium found all over the world.
Three types of plague, gland plague, sepsis, and pneumonia, have caused fatal outbreaks throughout history. Gland plague, a recently discovered strain in Inner Mongolia, was the cause of the Black Death. The worst pandemic in human history..
More: Gland plague is still a problem
Gland plague, also the most common form, causes fever, chills, cough, and painful swelling of the lymph nodes. It is usually transmitted by flea bites and contact with infected animals.
However, if administered early Antibiotics can cure the worst symptoms Prevent death.
Various strains of plague have arisen in outbreaks throughout history. Plague cases are fairly common in China, but the incidence of this disease has been reported to have steadily declined over the past decade.
Bayanur incident
July 5 Xinhua News Reported Suspected Case of Plague In the Inner Mongolia region. Health officials later said the incident was a local farmer A person who was treated in isolation and in a stable condition.
After the announcement Local government issued an alarm in the city, Ask residents to minimize contact between residents. The alert also bans the hunting, feeding and transportation of animals that may carry the plague, According to South China Morning Post..
Residents were also encouraged to report suspected cases of plague, and sick or dead marmots, animals known to spread bacteria.
“Currently, there is a risk of human plague in the city, and the public needs to improve their awareness and ability to defend themselves and report abnormal health conditions quickly,” said the local health authorities. .. According to China Daily..
More: US Coronavirus Map: Tracking Outbreaks
Announcements come as China has Continuing to fight the coronavirus pandemicIt started in Wuhan, Hubei Province.
The World Health Organization said it is working with Chinese and Mongolian authorities to prevent potential outbreaks.
“We’re looking at the number of cases in China. It’s well controlled.” WHO spokesperson Margaret Harris at Tuesday’s press conference..
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“The gland plague has been with us for centuries, and always with us,” she said, “not at this time…it’s considered a high risk.”
Our judgment: true
Extensive reports confirm confirmed cases of gland plague in the Inner Mongolia region of China. Although having a dreadful history, plague is now a relatively common and treatable disease if prevented early. Local authorities have taken steps to prevent potential outbreaks. We rate this claim as true.
Fact check source:
- USA TODAY, China reports cases of gland plague and raises regional alert levels in Inner Mongolia
- CDC FAQ on plague
- History, black death
- Antibiotics recommended for CDC, plague
- A case of suspected glandular plague has been reported in XinhuaNet in northern China.
- Global Times reports one case of gland plague in a city in northern China and issues an early warning of Level III
- Reuters, Inner Mongolia city of China warns of suspected gland plague
- Chinese post urges preventive measures after morning gland plague confirmed in South China
- China Daily, North Chinese Cities Issue Gland Plague Warning Following Suspicious Case
- USA TODAY strengthens emergency footing as China’s coronavirus reignites in Beijing
- Al Jazeera, Chinese gland plague is less dangerous: WHO
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