China News Service, Beijing, February 4 (Reporter Li Chun) The National Health Commission held a press conference on the prevention and treatment of winter respiratory diseases and health tips in Beijing on the 4th. With the Spring Festival holiday approaching, crowd movements and gathering activities have increased, and the risk of respiratory disease infection has increased. Regarding travel and respiratory disease protection recommendations during the Spring Festival travel period, Chen Cao, a researcher at the Institute of Viral Diseases of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, gave tips at the meeting.
Chen Cao said that we should pay attention to the epidemic situation. It is recommended that the public pay close attention to the epidemic situation of infectious diseases and prevention and control information issued by relevant departments before traveling, and arrange their travels reasonably. Take precautions when traveling. Wearing masks scientifically is an important measure for personal protection and reducing the risk of respiratory infectious diseases. When taking public transportation or going to closed or crowded public places, the public is advised to wear masks scientifically, wash and disinfect hands in time, and perform good hand hygiene.
Chen Cao pointed out that health monitoring should be done well. Before traveling, if you have symptoms of respiratory infection such as fever or cough, it is recommended to postpone your travel plans. If you must travel, you should wear a mask scientifically and reduce close contact with others. If symptoms are severe, you should seek medical treatment promptly and wear a mask when seeking medical treatment to prevent spreading the disease to people around you. You should work properly and live a healthy life. During the Spring Festival holiday, the public is advised to arrange their work, rest and itinerary reasonably, maintain balanced nutrition, get adequate rest, and exercise moderately to improve their immunity.
Chen Cao reminded that the elderly and children are more susceptible to respiratory infectious diseases due to their weak immunity, and have a higher risk of developing severe illness after infection. It is recommended to avoid going to crowded places as much as possible. If you really need to go, you should do so scientifically. Wear a mask. At the same time, it is recommended to actively vaccinate against COVID-19, influenza, and pneumococcal vaccines to reduce the risk of infection and severe illness. (over)