[Commentary] On September 29, the State Council's Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism held a press conference to introduce the common prevention of infectious diseases in autumn and winter and travel during holidays.
At the meeting, Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiology expert of the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said that since the beginning of 2020, the global epidemic trend has been rising, and there has not been a slowing down trend.
[Concurrent] Wu Zunyou, Chief Expert of Epidemiology, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention
In late March, the number of global daily reports exceeded 50,000; in late May, the number of global daily reports exceeded 100,000; by the beginning of July, the number of daily reports exceeded 200,000; after September, there were multiple single days The number of reports exceeded 300,000.
Judging from this timeline, the epidemic situation has not been slowed down.
Therefore, in the absence of new and particularly effective preventive measures, it is unlikely that the epidemic will be well controlled in the future.
[Commentary] Wu Zunyou said that cases of epidemic rebound in many countries show that once prevention and control measures are slack, the epidemic will rebound.
As autumn and winter are approaching, he suggested that the public maintain a normalized awareness of epidemic prevention and control, and masks should become the “standard equipment” for public travel.
[Concurrent] Wu Zunyou, Chief Expert of Epidemiology, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention
In the case of normalized prevention and control, equipped with masks is equivalent to the standard equipment of ordinary people. Always keep masks. In crowded places and places with insufficient ventilation, you must insist on wearing masks.
Autumn and winter are coming soon, remind everyone to do a good job in the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases, including frequent ventilation, frequent hand washing, social distancing, and wearing masks in poorly ventilated situations or places where people gather. These measures can not only Preventing the epidemic of new coronary pneumonia is also very effective in preventing influenza and other respiratory infectious diseases, and it is also a very good way to protect personal hygiene and physical and mental health.
[Explanation] National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival "Double Festival" holiday is coming soon, and it is expected that there will be more tourists.
Wu Zunyou reminded the public to do a good job of epidemic prevention before, during and after travel.
[Concurrent] Wu Zunyou, Chief Expert of Epidemiology, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention
One is the preparation of personal protective equipment, masks, disinfection and disposable liquid.
The second one is to do a self-assessment or the physical condition of the entourage before the trip. If you have symptoms of a cold, shorten the travel itinerary. If you are close, do not make inter-provincial arrangements.
During the trip, if we take public transportation, we must take personal protection, wear masks, and maintain hand hygiene.
When playing and traveling, pay attention to keeping a distance. If there are many people at close range and go to the toilet, pay attention to wearing a mask in these places.
Pay attention to your physical condition during the journey. If you feel unwell, stop the trip and cancel the trip.
After returning from the trip, you must continue to observe your physical condition. If you have symptoms, fever, etc., you must seek medical treatment in time, and you must report your travel to the doctor.
Lang Jiahui reports from Beijing
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