China News Service, Dalian, July 24th, title: Directly hit the site of Dalian nucleic acid testing: citizens line up for testing
China News Agency reporter Yang Yi
Following the emergence of new local confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Dalian, Liaoning Province, Dalian officials announced that from the 23rd, a full coverage nucleic acid test will be carried out in all areas that may spread the epidemic. On the 24th, the reporter visited a number of local nucleic acid testing sites and saw that with the development of large-scale nucleic acid testing, sampling at various testing sites was proceeding in an orderly manner, and citizens lined up for nucleic acid testing.
At Xianglujiao Station of Metro Line 3, temporary awnings have been erected on the square in front of the light rail station, and medical staff are conducting nucleic acid tests for citizens. On the same day, Dalian Metro issued an announcement that from now on, passengers on Metro Line 3 will pass the nucleic acid test first. Once this announcement was released, many local citizens rushed to hear the news and queued for nucleic acid testing.
The reporter saw at the scene that although it was 4 pm, the weather was still very sultry. The inspection team had already lined up outside the square. Many citizens were waiting for the inspection with parasols. Medical staff were wearing protective clothing, masks, goggles, Disposable medical gloves are used for sampling, and there are constant staff on site reminding people to maintain social distancing.
"Everyone in my family has done a nucleic acid test today, so I feel at ease." Citizen Mr. Wang told reporters that after seeing the news of various new confirmed cases in the local area, he and his family decided to come for a nucleic acid test together. Mr. Li, who lives near the light rail station, told reporters that there are many people at the entrance and exit of the station. For the safety of others and yourself, nucleic acid testing should be done.
According to regulations, the communities near Dalian Bay should be closed and controlled, and medical staff walked into residential communities to conduct tests for the people.
At the gate of Beisan Community, Dalianwan Street, a cordon has been set up at the entrance and exit of the community to implement closure measures, and the staff has set up a temporary nucleic acid test point in the open space around the community. The nucleic acid test point is divided into a waiting area and a registration area. Receive the kit after temperature measurement and disinfection, and accept the test. The reporter saw that under the guidance of on-site staff, residents lined up to prepare for nucleic acid testing, and the on-site sampling work was in order.
Mr. Li, who lives in Beisan Community, had a nucleic acid test at his door early that morning. He expressed his understanding of the government's work, "We must cooperate for the health of others." Mr. Li said that the government responded quickly to the epidemic and the citizens also actively cooperated. Dalian will surely overcome the epidemic.
According to the report, in view of the continuous occurrence of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Dalian, relevant departments of Dalian have issued a notice to conduct pull-net full coverage nucleic acid testing for all close contacts and middle-risk groups.
Zhao Lian, deputy director of the Dalian Municipal Health Commission, said at a press conference held earlier that at present, Dalian has added 11 nucleic acid sampling points in Dalianwan Street and Workers’ Village communities. As of the 23rd, a total of 20,996 person-times have been collected in Dalian Bay Street and 4,052 person-times have been sampled in the Gongong Village community. The reported test results are all negative. The two medium-risk areas have been completely closed and wiped out.
As of 15:00 on the 24th, Dalian has reported a total of 12 local confirmed cases. (Finish)