On December 27, the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council held a press conference to introduce the implementation of "Class B and B Control" measures for the new coronavirus infection.

  Liang Wannian, head of the expert group of the National Health Commission's New Crown Epidemic Response and Disposal Work Leading Group, said that the adjustment from "Class B Control A" to "Class B Control B" is based on the characteristics of the transmission and pathogenicity of the Omicron mutant strain , severe illness and death caused by infection, as well as changes in the international epidemic situation, it can be said that this adjustment is made based on a comprehensive analysis that we are one step closer to getting out of the pandemic.

However, the current COVID-19 epidemic is still prevalent in the world, and there are still many uncertainties in the mutation of the virus, and the overall domestic epidemic situation is still in a stage of rapid rise.

Due to the differences in the mobility, population density, and population immunity level of the population in different regions, the time when each region ushers in the peak of the epidemic will vary.

For a period of time to come, various places will face the epidemic situation and the pressure of medical treatment one after another. For this reason, we still cannot let it go. Instead, we must prevent and control it more accurately and scientifically, treat severe cases, ensure daily medical and health needs, and prevent The shortage of medical resources is placed in a more important position, and the prevention, control and treatment capacity building in rural areas is placed in a more prominent position.

At present, it is necessary to implement the new tasks of the government, departments, units, and individuals under the new situation. On the one hand, the government, departments, and health systems will continue to do a good job in relevant prevention and treatment work in accordance with legal regulations and responsibilities. Make preparations to deal with possible risks, do everything possible to reduce severe illness, reduce death, and protect health; Flow and gathering can reduce the impact of medical resources brought by the epidemic peak in the short term.

As long as we strengthen our confidence and unite as one, we will surely win the fight against the epidemic.

(Sui Zhiyuan produced by Dong Zeyu)

Responsible editor: [Li Ji]