Ohio Reports 'Large Uptick' In Child Pneumonia Cases; Officials Say Outbreak Not Linked To China

A total of 142 cases of pediatric pneumonia have been reported in Ohio, surpassing the national average and meeting the criteria of an outbreak, the officials said. (Credit: pixabay/ Semevent)

A county in Ohio has seen a "large uptick" in child pneumonia cases amid surging respiratory infections in China and some European countries. Health officials say the outbreak has no link to cases in other countries.

A total of 142 cases of pediatric pneumonia have been reported in Warren County, surpassing the county average, the Ohio Department of Health revealed.