[Explanation] On August 4, Xinjiang held the 18th press conference on epidemic prevention and control. Cui Yan, director of the Xinjiang Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stated in a report that through sequencing the genes of previous cases, the results showed that multiple test samples had the same sequence, indicating that the epidemic was caused by exposure to the same source of infection.
[Concurrent] Cui Yan, Director of Xinjiang CDC
From the current stage analysis of epidemiological investigations, the epidemic was manifested as a single source. Through the genetic sequencing of the previous cases, the results showed that the sequence of multiple test samples was the same, indicating that the epidemic originated from the same source of exposure. To.
[Explanation] At the same time, Cui Yan introduced that the epidemic has three characteristics: First, it is "urgent". The early stage of the epidemic developed rapidly and the number of cases increased rapidly. After reaching a peak from July 26 to 28, it began to decline. The second is "gathering". The epidemic has shown strong regional and event clustering. So far, 99.3% of the cases have occurred in Urumqi. Changji and Kashgar each have 1 case and 2 cases imported or related to Urumqi. The third is "mild". The cases are mainly non-severe, with a high proportion of asymptomatic, mild and common types. In just two weeks on July 28, some cases have been discharged. So far, 42 cases have been cured and discharged, and 37 cases have been released from medical observation.
According to the official website of the Xinjiang Health Commission, from 0:00 to 24:00 on August 3, Xinjiang reported 28 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 9 new asymptomatic infections, all in Urumqi. As of 24:00 on August 3, Xinjiang has 606 confirmed cases; there are 114 asymptomatic infections.
After the outbreak, under the guidance of the national expert group, Xinjiang quickly integrated the autonomous region, city, district (county) three-level circulation team, coordinated the coordination of relevant departments and the community, and quickly cut off the possible existence through rapid, in-depth and detailed circulation. Transmission channels, strengthened control measures for high-risk groups, and provided strong support for the effective and orderly implementation of epidemic prevention and control.
[Concurrent] Cui Yan, Director of Xinjiang CDC
The first is to complete the epidemiological investigation of all confirmed cases, draw sequence diagrams and relationship diagrams to ensure that no one is missed, no clues are missed, and the daily flow adjustment work is cleared in time. Second, through epidemiological investigations, close contacts were quickly sorted out, and centralized medical observation was implemented for all. The third is to implement strict home control measures for the peripheral personnel of close contacts, and report their body temperature daily. The fourth is to carry out supplementary sampling and monitoring work in key areas and key places.
[Explanation] In the notification, Zeng Pinghua, the deputy director of the designated hospital for the treatment of new coronary pneumonia in Xinjiang, introduced that 1,925 medical staff from 24 medical institutions and 32 medical teams have been transferred to the designated hospitals for the treatment of new coronary pneumonia in Xinjiang to carry out treatment work. At the same time, with the development of the epidemic, the formation of a reserve echelon of medical personnel can carry out medical treatment at any time.
[Concurrent] Zeng Pinghua, Vice President of Xinjiang New Coronary Pneumonia Medical Treatment Designated Hospital
With the development of the epidemic, medical personnel from tertiary medical institutions including the People's Hospital of the Autonomous Region, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and the Occupational Disease Hospital of the Autonomous Region have formed a reserve echelon. They have completed personal protection training and are on standby. At the same time, designated hospitals have carried out partial renovations in accordance with the admission standards, setting up "three zones and two passages" wards, adding beds to the original admission beds, providing a guarantee for the timely admission of confirmed cases.
[Explanation] Zeng Pinghua said that currently, protective materials such as medical protective clothing, surgical gowns, protective masks (N95), surgical masks, goggles, and disposable protective visors are fully prepared. The reserve of Chinese medicine and the preparation of Chinese medicine prescriptions are also being stepped up.
Reporter Zhao Yamin reports from Urumqi, Xinjiang
Editor in charge: [Wang Kai]