COVID-19 se răspândește din nou mai rapid decât gripa în China

China is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with the Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 becoming the dominant respiratory pathogen. The positivity rate for COVID-19 has increased significantly, surpassing that of seasonal flu. Experts note that the spread of respiratory viruses is no longer limited to colder months due to changes in human behavior during summer. While the variant spreads efficiently, it does not appear to cause more severe illness. Health authorities recommend masks for vulnerable populations and encourage vaccination updates. Current monitoring shows no new variants posing additional public health risks.