(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Wu Zunyou, Chief Expert of Epidemiology, China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: It is recommended to protect the home of overseas Chinese at risk when traveling
China News Agency, Beijing, April 1 (Ma Xiuxiu) "There are risks during the journey, and it is not recommended or encouraged to return to China at this time." Wu Zunyou said about how overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese protect themselves.
On the afternoon of the 1st, China News Network invited Researcher Wu Zunyou, Chief Expert of Epidemiology of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, to introduce the latest trends and prevention and control measures of the epidemic, and to answer the questions of epidemic protection online for overseas compatriots.
Wu Zunyou said that in view of the differences in the conditions of various countries, it is difficult to judge the global epidemic, but in the near future, the epidemic will continue to rise globally in the coming week, and there will be no vaccine or new drug applications that have proven effective in the short term.
He suggested that overseas Chinese should first respect the law of disease prevention, carry out scientific prevention and control, and actively cooperate with relevant epidemic prevention arrangements. Second, the risk during the trip is no lower than staying in the country of residence, and it is not recommended or encouraged to return to China in order to avoid the epidemic.
He also said that during the prevention and control period, we must abide by the effective experience and preventive measures that have been summarized, try not to go out, ventilate the home, prepare food and supplies, and strictly enforce the rules of home work or home isolation.
If you need to go out, Wu Zunyou tells you to wear a mask and keep away from other people. If possible, don't take public transportation. If you have to sit, try to stagger the peak hours. Wash your hands frequently and prepare some alcohol to wash your hands.
"We must pay close attention to our physical conditions. Once there is abnormal temperature and symptoms, we should seek medical treatment in a timely manner." Wu Zunyou said, if there are mild symptoms to observe at home, you need to wear a mask, especially remind everyone in the family to wear a mask to prevent Causes spread within the family. (Finish)