In recent days, the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic has continued to develop. The peak of the return journey after the Spring Festival is approaching, which may bring a new wave of epidemic challenges. Phoenix TV reporter Huo Weiwei talked to Zeng Guang, chief epidemiologist of the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, to conduct in-depth analysis and discussion on the development of the epidemic.
Has there been an "inflection point" in the current epidemic?
Zeng Guang said that since Wuhan and Hubei provinces have imposed restrictions on traveling to other places, the "turning point" of the epidemic that the outside world is looking forward to should be treated separately from inside and outside Hubei Province. From the perspective of epidemic control in Hubei Province, especially in Wuhan, the current prevention and control has a relatively obvious effect, and the export of the epidemic has been better controlled.
Some airlines have suspended or reduced flights to and from China. Does it go against the recommendations of the WHO?
The World Health Organization does not recommend restrictions on travel and trade, but there are still countries or regions that reduce flights to and from China. Zeng Guang said that the two are not necessarily related, and the WHO recommendations are not mandatory. Actions such as reductions and suspensions of flights by some airlines in some countries may be based on commercial considerations, and the public need not panic.
How do you view WHO's definition of new pneumonia as a "public health emergency of international concern"?
Mr. Zeng Guang said "understandable" this move by WHO. The World Health Organization highly affirmed my country's epidemic prevention work, and the public should have a correct understanding of this.
Do the "asymptomatic cases" in various provinces cause greater difficulties for prevention and control? The emergence of mild cases and even asymptomatic cases of
makes the mode of transmission of this disease more similar to influenza than the SARS of the year, and it does increase the difficulty of prevention and control. But precisely because of this, it is necessary to work hard to control the possibility of this situation, to block transmission, reduce concentration, and avoid seasonal epidemics. In a short period of time, a large number of patients' "outbreaks" will lead to an increase in spread and terror. At present, this situation has occurred in Hubei Province, and other provinces need to prevent this situation from happening.
There are many places where people who return from other places are restricted from entering the community, is it necessary?
Currently, many areas are restricting the entry of migrants and migrants into individual communities or communities. Zeng Guang believes that this is unreasonable and unnecessary. Regardless of the area, people should protect themselves.
Some people say they have "fear" when going out. How should they respond?
Zeng Guang reminded everyone that reducing going out and contact with the outside world is very important for prevention and control, but the view that there is a virus spreading in the air is wrong. The public needs to continue to follow the norms of wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and gathering less. They need to be vigilant, but do not need to panic too much. Special disinfection of clothes after travel is not absolutely necessary. And not all outdoor scenes are prone to spreading, so don't worry about it in places where there are no crowds and air circulation. Does
need to be isolated at home after being cured and discharged?
After being discharged from the hospital, recovered patients and their family members should pay more attention to personal hygiene and raise awareness of personal protection. There is no need to stay at home after discharge, but it is recommended that, like ordinary people, temporarily reduce external contacts such as going out.
Source: Phoenix TV reporter Huo Weiwei
Editor: Batamu
