China News Service, Beijing, May 19 (Reporter Yuan Xiuyue) All 16 districts in Shanghai have achieved the goal of social clearance, Jilin epidemic has entered the final stage, Henan epidemic has gradually improved, and nearly 90% of Zhejiang epidemic has achieved social clearance within 3 days. zero……

　　Since March, the global epidemic has rebounded, and the epidemic situation in many places in my country has fluctuated.

In the face of the more contagious Omicron variant, China has always adhered to the general strategy of "preventing imports from abroad, and preventing rebound from within" and the general policy of "dynamic clearing", which has withstood the most severe test of prevention and control since the Wuhan defense war. , and achieved phased results, fully demonstrating the value of China.

On the evening of May 18, at a nucleic acid testing sampling point in Wangjing Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, sampling personnel took samples for citizens.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Hou Yu

　　my country's epidemic prevention policy adheres to the concept of "people first, life first".

According to a recent report by the World Health Organization, between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021, the total number of deaths (ie excess deaths) directly or indirectly related to new coronary pneumonia was about 14.9 million.

Among them, 84% of excess deaths are concentrated in Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas, and about 68% of excess deaths are concentrated in 10 countries around the world.

However, China's excess mortality rate is far below the world average. According to expert analysis, this data fully affirms my country's anti-epidemic achievements.

　　"Going all out to treat critically ill patients and do everything possible to reduce the mortality rate is the top priority. In order to save every life, we have truly done whatever it takes." The State Council's joint prevention and control mechanism comprehensive group of critical care experts said in an interview.

　　my country's epidemic prevention policy has always been based on the actual national conditions.

my country has a large population base, a large aging population, insufficient total medical resources, and uneven distribution among regions.

Once relaxed, choosing to "coexist" or "lie down" with the virus will inevitably lead to large-scale infection of the population, and the elderly and vulnerable groups with underlying diseases will be threatened.

　　Some articles pointed out that once China suddenly relaxes epidemic prevention measures, the health system will face enormous pressure.

In many areas, especially in rural areas, the lack of access to medical resources will complicate the response to growing infectious diseases, threatening to undo great sacrifices.

　　To this end, my country's "dynamic clearing" policy puts a large part of its strength and resources on "prevention", catches the epidemic as early as possible, catches small, early screening, and moves the border forward to avoid more severe cases and deaths.

　　At the same time, with the changes in the epidemic situation, my country's epidemic prevention measures are also constantly optimized.

Recently, Ma Xiaowei, secretary and director of the National Health Commission's Party Committee, issued a document saying that my country's epidemic prevention and control has entered the fourth stage - the comprehensive comprehensive prevention and control stage. clear".

　　Aiming at the characteristics of Omicron’s rapid spread, short incubation period, and strong concealment, all localities have further accelerated the time for sealing, management, and control, with quick screening and quick screening. Information technology means improve the precision and efficiency of prevention and control, and strive to control the spread of the epidemic with the least cost, the smallest scope, and the shortest time.

　　As the old saying goes, tailor-made, prescribe the right medicine.

The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has brought new challenges to countries around the world.

The most important criterion for China's policy choices in epidemic prevention and control is the safety and health of the people.

Practice over the past two years has proved that China's epidemic prevention policy is the best choice for China to coordinate epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development.

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