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Ohio "white lung" pneumonia cases not linked to China outbreak or novel pathogen, experts say

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Newest development Dec 1, 2023 · 4 reportsOhio "white lung" pneumonia cases not linked to China outbreak or novel pathogen, experts say

What to know about the pneumonia cases affecting dozens of children in Ohio and Massachusetts, as well as expert advice on how to protect kids from respiratory illnesses.

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  1. Ohio becomes first state to report uptick in pediatric pneumonia amid surging cases in China

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. Newest

    Ohio "white lung" pneumonia cases not linked to China outbreak or novel pathogen, experts say

    Headline from CBS News ·

Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Ohio becomes first state to report uptick in pediatric pneumonia amid surging cases in China (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Warren County Health District has reported 142 cases of the illness among children since August.

  2. Fox News

    Childhood pneumonia outbreak is reported in southwestern Ohio: 'Large uptick' in cases (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A pediatric pneumonia outbreak has been reported in Warren Countyin southwestern Ohio. The Warren County Health District has recorded 142 cases of childhood pneumonia since August.

  3. Fox News

    Childhood pneumonia outbreak is reported in southwestern Ohio: 'Large uptick' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A pediatric pneumonia outbreak has been reported in Warren Countyin southwestern Ohio. The Warren County Health District has recorded 142 cases of childhood pneumonia since August.

  4. Insider

    Ohio announced an outbreak of pneumonia. Similar outbreaks are happening in China and Europe. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Ohio, China, Denmark and the Netherlands are all experiencing pneumonia outbreaks in children. Public health officials say the cases are unrelated.

  5. CBS News

    Ohio "white lung" pneumonia cases not linked to China outbreak or novel pathogen, experts say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    What to know about the pneumonia cases affecting dozens of children in Ohio and Massachusetts, as well as expert advice on how to protect kids from respiratory illnesses.

  6. Newsweek

    U.S. childhood pneumonia outbreak raises alarm, no known link to China (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The high number of pediatric pneumonia cases in Ohio has crossed the "outbreak" threshold, health officials say.

  7. CBS 8 San Diego

    Global concerns over pneumonia outbreak in China, Denmark (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    China, Denmark, Netherlands and now a county in Ohio are facing a high number of bacterial pneumonia cases.

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