Hospitals in China are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses among children, believed to be linked to extended lockdowns during the pandemic.
The Chinese Communist Party attributes the rise to known pathogens and denies the presence of a novel pathogen.
Hospitals are struggling to accommodate the influx of patients, prompting the establishment of “homework zones” for children to study while receiving treatment. (Trending: Another Major Company Goes Woke And Goes Broke)
This has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the practice as inhumane.
According to The Hong Kong-based Morning Post, an parent told the outlet, “I did not intend to let my kid do homework here.”
“But seeing that the studying atmosphere is so good in the hospital, I pushed my kid to do his homework too,” added the parent.
“My kid had to do his homework this way because if he did not finish it, he would have to do a lot more when he returns to school after he recovers,” said another parent to the outlet.
“This is a societal issue. We ordinary families can not change the unwritten rule that whatever the circumstances, you need to complete your homework,” they continued.
According to The Hindustan Times, three provinces; Jiangsu, Anhui, and Hubeihave been preparing for pediatric patients.
In response to the outrage, Beijing’s education authorities have warned against overburdening sick children with homework and reinstated COVID-19 prevention measures.
Beijing Municipal Education Commission have reportedly advised that, “Schools should not issue any mandatory requirements for student homework during illness, and should treat student health as priority.”
The surge in illnesses is attributed to weakened immune systems due to lockdowns and quarantine measures.
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