(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Global War Epidemic: Chinese Government's Expert Team on Anti-epidemic Medicine Arrives in Moscow
China News Agency, Moscow, April 12 Question: The Chinese government's expert group on anti-epidemic medicine arrives in Moscow
China News Agency reporter Wang Xiujun
On the afternoon of the 11th, Moscow time, a Russian Il-76 transport plane landed slowly at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow. Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui, Moscow City Government Minister and Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau Che Liaoming and a large number of media reporters have been waiting outside the VIP building of the airport for a long time.
The plane carried the Chinese government's team of medical experts on anti-epidemic medicine and a large number of medical supplies. At the invitation of the Russian side, they set off from Harbin, China on the morning of the 11th local time to go to Russia to assist in the prevention and control of the epidemic. A total of 10 experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Heilongjiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Heilongjiang Provincial Infectious Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and other units .
Data map: On March 28 local time, Moscow entered the "quasi-closing city" state. There are few pedestrians near the Red Square. China News Service reporter Wang Xiujun
As of the 11th, there have been 13,584 cases of new coronavirus infections in Russia, and as an all-Russian epidemic-hit area, Moscow had 8852 cases of infections. As early as the end of March, due to the ravages of the new coronavirus, Moscow was closed. All public places such as restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and parks were closed, and most people were in isolation. Even so, the virus is still spreading. In recent days, the number of new infections in Moscow has ranged from several hundred to more than one thousand. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin said on the 10th that the peak incidence of Moscow's new coronavirus has not yet arrived. "It is at the foot of the mountain, not yet in the middle."
The arrival of the Chinese Expert Group has received heartfelt thanks from the Russian side. Che Liaoming said that the Moscow medical system was greatly affected by the epidemic, and we are grateful that the Chinese government has provided us with support during such difficult times. The exchange and cooperation between Chinese experts and Russian medical personnel will help eliminate this deteriorating situation. China has accumulated rich experience in the fight against epidemics, and it is worth studying and learning from Russia.
Che Liaoming emphasized that the arrival of the Chinese expert group has not only practical significance but also a strong spiritual significance. "This is friendship and help from China. I believe that with the help of Chinese experts, Russia will definitely overcome difficulties and overcome the epidemic."
The members of the expert group wore uniform fuchsia jackets and masks, took a group photo after going out of the VIP building at the airport, and then boarded the bus to the city. It is reported that they will stay in Moscow for a week, the schedule is very close. During this period, they will exchange experience with the Russian side, provide prevention and control and diagnosis and treatment guidance and training, hold video conferences with representatives of overseas Chinese in Russia, Chinese-funded enterprises, and international students to introduce knowledge and experience in epidemic prevention and distribute epidemic prevention materials. In addition, the expert group will donate anti-epidemic materials such as disposable medical surgical masks, N95 protective masks, disposable latex gloves, disposable work caps, impermeable isolation garments, and medical protective clothing to Russia.
The expert group leader and Vice Chairman of Heilongjiang CPPCC Hao Huilong emphasized that the experts who went to Russia this time are "top-notch", not only have profound academic education and rich clinical experience, but also have practical experience in combating the epidemic. He said that at the most difficult time for China to fight the epidemic, Russia gave China selfless help. Nowadays, Russia is at the threshold of epidemic prevention and control. China feels this way and cannot stand idly by. At this special moment, China and Russia share the true meaning of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Russia in the new era.
This is not the first time China and Russia have cooperated in fighting the epidemic. At the beginning of February, the Russian side sent a delegation of anti-epidemic experts to China to carry out anti-epidemic technical exchanges. This is the first foreign defense epidemic expert team that China received in a special period. Since then, Russia has provided 189 cubic meters and 23 tons of medical assistance to China without sufficient reserves of its own protective equipment. The Chinese government also provided Russia with the first batch of 25.5 tons of anti-epidemic aid materials on April 2. In addition, China and Russia have also cooperated in information communication and vaccine development.
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui emphasized on the 11th that the heads of state of China and Russia reached an important consensus on mutual support, mutual assistance and close cooperation in the fight against the epidemic. The Chinese government sent an anti-epidemic medical expert group to Russia as an important step to implement this consensus. "Today, we are all from Moscow, and we will go hand in hand to overcome the difficulties." (Finish)