As of May 1, at least 228 cases and 50 suspected cases of acute severe hepatitis in children of unknown origin have been reported in 20 countries around the world. Symptoms of acute severe hepatitis in children of unknown etiology include jaundice and gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc. The age distribution of the cases is mainly under 16 years old. In this regard, the General Administration of Customs has recently made deployments. Customs across the country need to strengthen quarantine inspections for inbound passengers from countries/regions with case reports, and conduct medical screenings for passengers with relevant symptoms according to prescribed procedures.
Source: CCTV News Client
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