(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Deputy Mayor of Guangzhou: Risk of outbound imports of epidemic situation has been controlled
China News Agency, Guangzhou, April 17 (Wang Hua, Li Bin) The deputy mayor of Guangzhou, Liming, said at a news briefing on the 17th that there was no large spread of the new coronavirus in Guangzhou, and the risk of overseas epidemics spreading in spikes has been obtained Effective control.
According to reports, since April 7, a total of 21 confirmed cases have been reported in the city, and 122 cases of asymptomatic infections have been screened. After evaluation and analysis by disease control experts, the current epidemic in the city is still dominated by imported cases and imported related cases, and there has been no major transmission of new coronavirus.
After investigations by the city ’s disease control department, the vast majority of confirmed cases and asymptomatic infections originated from people in high-risk countries and regions and their spouses, partners, and family members. Only a very few cases were related to imported confirmed cases. People in close contact.
The investigation also found that some cases had been to the same restaurant or tavern for dinner or gathering. Two cases of imported related confirmed cases reported on April 14 had been working in the basement of the wholesale market for a long time before the onset of illness. Diet under the mask.
In addition, among the new cases, the proportion of asymptomatic infections accounts for 85%. The spread of asymptomatic infections is limited, and their relative infectivity is relatively weak compared to the diagnosed cases. The city has not found asymptomatic infections to cause subsequent transmission.
Liming said, "Through backtracking, investigation and health management services" three-pronged approach "to eliminate old hidden dangers and block new risks, I can responsibly tell you that the risk of overseas epidemic spread in Guangzhou has been effectively controlled."
It is reported that the city took measures to strengthen health management for inbound personnel at three points in time, including full coverage of nucleic acid testing, full-loop management of "ports to isolation points", and retrospective investigations.
Liming also said that the current overseas outbreak of new pneumonia has not been effectively controlled globally, and the prevention and control situation is still complicated and grim. As an international metropolis and an international transportation hub, Guangzhou faces risks that are both local and global. We do not rule out the possibility of sporadic sporadic cases in the future. As long as we continue to do a good job in joint prevention and control and mass prevention and treatment, we have the ability and confidence to prevent and control the outbreak in Guangzhou. (Finish)