BEIJING: China has reported no "unusual or novel pathogens" in respiratory illnesses spreading in the north of the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday.

Northern China has recorded an increase in "influenza-like illness" since mid-October when compared to the same period in the previous three years, said the WHO, which had requested more information on the situation.

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