China's health commission confirmed that a surge in acute respiratory infections is caused by a combination of pathogens, including influenza, Rhinovirus, mycoplasma pneumoniae, and respiratory syncytial virus. They emphasized the need to guarantee medicine supply and open more areas for medical treatment. Outbreaks of respiratory diseases, primarily affecting children, have resulted in anxious parents waiting for hours to see a doctor. China reported increases in outpatient visits and hospitalizations, assuring that the sources of the illnesses are known germs.