China News Service, September 6th. The Chinese Embassy in Uganda's WeChat public account released a report on Uganda's new crown pneumonia epidemic and epidemic prevention measures on the 6th.
According to the report, three Chinese citizens in Uganda recently tested positive for new coronary pneumonia nucleic acid.
The full text of the notification is as follows:
1. The Embassy in Uganda was informed that a Ugandan expatriate who was doing business on William Street had a fever in recent days. He went to Makerere University Hospital on September 3 for a nucleic acid test and obtained the test result on the 4th, showing positive for the new crown virus pneumonia.
Two employees of another overseas Chinese business enterprise continued to have a fever in recent days. They went to Nakesero Hospital on September 3 for a nucleic acid test and obtained the test results on the 4th, which showed positive for the new coronavirus pneumonia.
It was understood that the above two employees had worked near Jinjia Road before they developed a fever.
After receiving the relevant information, the embassy immediately called the three overseas Chinese to express their condolences and asked their families and company leaders to seal and disinfect the housing of the case in accordance with relevant prevention and control regulations. At the same time, they quickly checked out close contacts and took quarantine measures on the spot. Report health.
At the same time, the embassy coordinated with the Uzbekistan medical team to conduct remote consultations on the case to understand his physical health and provide targeted medical guidance.
At present, the three patients have been admitted to Entebbe Referral Hospital and Murago Hospital respectively. The physical and mental conditions of the three are relatively stable.
2. In view of the above, especially considering the recent worsening of the epidemic situation in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda once again strongly reminded the overseas Chinese in Uganda and the Chinese-funded institutions in Uganda:
(1) Please carry out self-inspection immediately based on this, report important information to the embassy in a timely manner, and further strengthen prevention and control awareness and internal and external prevention and control methods, and contact the Uzbek health department for guidance if necessary.
(2) The experience of neighboring countries proves that downtown areas and commercial streets are areas where Chinese citizens are at high risk of contracting the new crown pneumonia virus. In the case of relevant countries, especially the black belt disease, our citizens will face a higher risk of infection. Please be sure Highly vigilant, in view of this, it is strongly recommended that overseas Chinese doing business in downtown areas and commercial streets such as Williams Street in Kampala must suspend business for their own life and health and continue to close their doors to avoid the epidemic.
(3) Scientific research has shown that wearing masks can play a protective role to a certain extent, but the protective effects of general surgical masks are very limited. You must upgrade your own protective measures comprehensively, and wear N95 masks, protective masks, and goggles when necessary.
(4) Continue to strengthen the bottom line thinking, always tighten the string of epidemic prevention and control, and always pay attention to the development of the Uzbek epidemic and the prevention and control trends, especially the development trend in the next stage.
Persevere, do not relax, do not slacken off, resolutely put an end to paralysis, and make preparations for a protracted war, including emergency supplies.
Strictly abide by the Uzbek government’s epidemic prevention regulations and raise awareness of safety precautions. Masks must be worn in public places to avoid contact with high-risk persons such as truck drivers.
Guide employees to deal with the epidemic scientifically, maintain a good attitude, and avoid unnecessary panic.
Do not go out unless necessary to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
At the same time, the majority of overseas Chinese are asked not to be excessively anxious, maintain a rational and scientific attitude, strengthen scientific prevention, pay attention to physical exercise, and enhance their own immunity.
3. The Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan reported on September 5 that Uzbekistan added 186 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 4 deaths on the 4th.
Currently, Uzbekistan has reported a total of 3539 confirmed cases and 39 deaths.
The relevant epidemic information is as follows:
Uganda 24-hour free epidemic prevention and control hotline: +256-919, +256-800-100-066, +256-800-203-033 or +256-800-303-033, Kampala citizens can also call +256 -800-990-000 or +256-204-660-816
Uzbekistan's WhatsApp hotline for response to new crown pneumonia: +256-770-818-139
Uzbekistan's latest epidemic information WhatsApp hotline: +256-323200660
Uruguay emergency number: +256-112
Uber Police Tel: +256-999
The global emergency call center for consular protection and services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991
Consular Protection Assistance Telephone Number of the Embassy in Ukraine: +256-703-886-882
Tel: +256-753-561-189 Chinese Medical Team Aid to Ukraine
China-Ukraine Friendship Hospital Tel: +256-414-289-740