China Overseas Chinese Network, October 22, title: Attention overseas Chinese and international students!
The embassies and consulates abroad have something to say...
Recently, the outbreak of new crown pneumonia in many countries has rebounded, the situation is grim, and the epidemic prevention policies have been tightened again.
In the United States, Italy, Germany, France and other countries, overseas Chinese and Chinese students have been diagnosed with the infection. In the face of a new wave of epidemic rebound, how should they cope with them overseas?
On September 24, local time, in Marseille, France, a woman was tested for new coronary pneumonia.
Epidemic rebound intensifies, many countries once again strengthen epidemic prevention and control
The number of confirmed cases in the United States, Germany, Italy, France and other countries has continued to rise in recent days.
WHO data shows that among the six regions divided into the world, Europe has the largest number of confirmed cases, followed by the Americas.
The United States is the most severely affected country in the world. As of the 21st, the number of confirmed cases reached 8,124,476, and the number of new cases has been on the rise in recent days.
Many public health experts have warned that the surge in cases across the United States may mark the beginning of an outbreak in the fall.
On October 14, local time, the Simonhof Flower Park near Liberty City, Miami, USA, was filled with tombstone-shaped white plastic plaques to commemorate the deceased of the new crown. People's messages on the plastic plaques attracted tears.
France added 20468 confirmed cases on the 20th, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases exceeded 930,000 on the same day.
Paris (covering the greater Paris area), Lyon, Marseille and many other places officially implemented curfews on October 17, lasting at least four weeks.
It is understood that the curfew affects 20 million people, accounting for nearly 30% of the total population of France.
On the evening of October 14, France officially released the latest map of the curfew area.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Yang
The spread of the epidemic in Italy is accelerating and has entered a stage of rapid deterioration.
With the increasing number of infection cases, medical resources are showing signs of strain.
In the next month, intensive care and general beds in some areas may reach saturation.
The number of new cases of new coronary pneumonia infection in Germany has exceeded the historical peak. The capital Berlin has lit the "red light" for many days, and the epidemic situation has shown an "exponential growth" trend.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that Germany is at the beginning of the second wave of a very serious new crown epidemic and must be stopped.
On October 14, the German Federation and the state governments reached an agreement to strengthen the prevention and control of hot spots of the new crown epidemic, and at the same time, they will spare no effort to avoid "closing the city" again.
In response to the rising number of newly diagnosed people, the Berlin government in Germany has imposed a curfew on October 10th, and all restaurants and bars must be closed from 11 pm to 6 am the next morning.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Peng Dawei
The virus is raging, the infection rate of overseas Chinese and overseas students is rising
Although protective measures have been taken cautiously, the rebound in the Italian epidemic has still caused more than 100 overseas Chinese and students studying in Italy to be infected, many of whom are severely ill.
The impact was far more severe than the first wave of the epidemic, and the Chinese community in Prato, which had maintained a record of "zero infection" for 7 months, was not spared. Chinese people have been infected continuously since September.
Data map: Medical staff of a hospital in Cremona, Italy, hold hands to express support and tribute to the people affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
Not only in Italy, but also in Hamburg, Germany, there have been news of unfortunate infections of Chinese citizens. The three cities of Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover have confirmed cases. This is consistent with the recent surge in the number of infections in large cities in Germany, and it also shows the gathering of overseas Chinese. Signs of sexual infection.
A few days ago, overseas Chinese in Austria, Chinese students and personnel from Chinese-funded institutions have also been infected continuously. In addition to a few people who have recovered, several people are currently under home isolation and observation.
In Switzerland and Hungary, infections of individual international students have also occurred recently, and these students are being isolated at home as required.
At the end of September, 12 Chinese students from Ottawa, Canada relaxed their vigilance and went to a local karaoke hall to meet, leading to a mass infection of new coronary pneumonia.
Nine of them were diagnosed and one was admitted to the intensive care unit and discharged after treatment.
On September 15th, local time, an elementary school in Toronto, Canada, hung a banner "We miss the students" outside the door.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Yu Ruidong
Gymnasiums, canteens, public restrooms, KTVs... these places are generally closed in space, and the potential risk of gathering is relatively high, which requires attention.
Especially young people who have been in self-isolation for a long time, always thinking that the epidemic is almost over, they let themselves go to the party. In this case, the infection rate is higher.
These cases have sounded a wake-up call for all overseas students and overseas Chinese to protect themselves in the future. This not only protects themselves and public health, but also reassures relatives and friends in China.
Embassies and consulates abroad have repeatedly emphasized strengthening protection
Faced with the rebound of the epidemic in many countries around the world, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have been heartbroken. They have issued reminders many times, repeatedly emphasizing strengthening protective measures to ensure the health and safety of overseas Chinese and students themselves and their families.
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in Italy
Pay close attention to the local epidemic situation
Pay close attention to the epidemic notification issued by the local government, strictly abide by the epidemic prevention regulations of the local health department, and take the initiative to prevent and control the epidemic.
If you have suspected symptoms or obvious physical discomfort, please call the local public health department for immediate medical treatment.
Pay attention to personal hygiene and epidemic prevention habits
Adhere to daily epidemic prevention, wash hands frequently, disinfect frequently, wear masks, and maintain a safe social distance. When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bend your elbows to avoid droplets and contact transmission.
Wear a mask in public places and maintain social distance.
Pay attention to health protection in public areas, try not to touch the surface of high-frequency contact objects in public areas with your hands directly, and wash your hands and disinfect them in time after touching them.
Reduce going out and reduce the risk of infection
During the epidemic, reduce unnecessary outings, do not gather, and do not go to crowded places.
Adhere to the principle of "non-essential, no travel" and try to avoid long-distance or cross-border travel.
If it is necessary to travel, strict protection shall be adopted to minimize the use of public transportation and reduce the risk of cross-infection.
If you really need to return to your country, you should stay at home after undergoing a nucleic acid test and do not go out at will; if you really need to go out, you must strengthen epidemic prevention measures.
If you have suspected symptoms before boarding, please cancel your itinerary and seek medical treatment in time.
Eat a balanced diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle
In daily life, pay attention to dietary balance, nutritional balance, physical exercise according to local conditions, regular work and rest, healthy sleep, enhance body immunity and reduce the risk of infection.
The second wave of epidemics is gradually "rising" in various countries. Xiaoqiao hopes that at this critical moment, everyone should pay attention to self-protection to ensure their own health and protect everyone's health.
(Reference: China News, Times Europe, the United States, "World News" and so on; Author: Wang Jiayi; ID: qiaowangzhongguo)