The White House will not declare a public health emergency over a reported increase of childhood respiratory viruses this season, coming after two pediatric health groups requested one earlier this month.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told news outlets this week that no emergency will be declared amid a reported surge in seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
“We have offered jurisdictions support confronting the impact of RSV and influenza and stand ready to provide assistance to communities who are in need of help on a case-by-case basis,” an HHS spokeswoman said in response to calls to declare an emergency. The Epoch Times has contacted the health agency for comment on Friday….