Regarding Beijing-related cases, since Liaoning Province reported 2 cases of Beijing-related confirmed cases on the 13th, as of June 18, there have been reports of Beijing-related cases (including confirmed cases, suspected cases, and asymptomatic infections ) in Liaoning, Sichuan, Hebei, Zhejiang and Henan provinces.
The type of infection is divided into close contacts of confirmed cases in Beijing, close contacts of locally confirmed cases, and staff in Beijing. Among them, Hebei Province has reported Beijing-confirmed cases for 5 consecutive days since the 14th.
At the press conference of the Joint Defense and Joint Control Mechanism of the State Council held on the afternoon of the 19th, Hu Qiangqiang, spokesman of the National Health and Health Commission and deputy director of the Propaganda Department, said that on June 18, the two provinces and cities reported more than 5 consecutive days of locally confirmed cases.
number of current severe cases has increased for 5 consecutive days
The close connection of medical observation is still growing rapidly, the case treatment and epidemiological investigation still face greater challenges.
According to data from the Beijing Health Commission, from 0:00 to 24:00 on June 18, Beijing newly reported 25 locally confirmed cases, 2 suspected cases, and 2 asymptomatic infections.
On the 17th, the number of newly diagnosed cases in Beijing accounted for 89.29% of the newly confirmed cases in the country.
Since the outbreak of the new wholesale market on June 11, Beijing has accumulatively reported 183 newly diagnosed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in 8 days, accounting for 91.04% of the newly confirmed local diagnosis since the 11th. Among them, Fengtai District has the most cumulative diagnoses, reaching 131 cases, accounting for 71.58%.
As of 24 o’clock on the 18th, a total of 183 cases were hospitalized in Beijing, and 15 cases of asymptomatic infections are still being observed. The 106 cases with detailed information are all related to the new location, of which 58.49% are workers in the Xinfadi location.
Beijing’s epidemic situation has been brought under control
On the 18th, Wu Zunyou, chief expert in the epidemiology of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said at the Beijing Epidemic Prevention and Control Press Conference that “Beijing’s epidemic situation has been brought under control.”
Judging from the number of new cases and the growth rate, after experiencing 36 new cases on the 13th and 14th for two consecutive days, the recent Beijing epidemic situation data has stabilized.
Wu Zunyou also pointed out at the press conference on the evening of the 18th that the case curve will be delayed for a period of time, there will be sporadic infections, and there is a tailing phenomenon, but 95% of the cases have been found.
there have been reports of Beijing-related cases in 5 provinces
Regarding Beijing-related cases, since Liaoning Province reported 2 cases of Beijing-related confirmed cases on the 13th, as of June 18, there have been reports of Beijing-related cases (including confirmed cases, suspected cases, and asymptomatic infections) in Liaoning, Sichuan, Hebei, Zhejiang and Henan provinces across the country.
The type of infection is divided into close contacts of confirmed cases in Beijing, close contacts of locally confirmed cases, and staff in Beijing. Among them, Hebei Province has reported Beijing-confirmed cases for 5 consecutive days since the 14th.
food safety has become the focus of public attention
After the outbreak of the Xinfadi market, food safety has once again become the focus of public attention.
On the afternoon of the 19th, Feng Luzhao, a researcher of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said at the press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council that there is no evidence of digestive tract infection through eating food, including seafood products.
However, in order to reduce possible risks, it is recommended not to take Treatment methods such as contact with raw food and thorough heating.
Wu Zunyou also said in an interview at noon on the 19th that the latest survey data shows that the people infected in the Xinfadi market are relatively concentrated in the aquatic product counter of the beef and mutton hall. Although these tips cannot answer the questions yet, they pointed out the direction of solving the mystery of infection.
30 provinces strengthen the health management of returnees in Beijing
According to previous reports, after raising the emergency response level in Beijing, as of June 17, 30 provinces across the country have strengthened the health management of Beijing’s returnees.
In an interview with CCTV News on the 19th, Wu Zunyou said that in fact there is no need for excessive precautions, and some measures can be taken to identify risks, rather than a unified approach.
Although the epidemic situation has improved, the prevention and control cannot be relaxed.
For example, on the 17th, Tianjin added a confirmed case with no history of going out 14 days before the onset, no contact history with suspected cases and confirmed cases.
Wu Zunyou also pointed out that as long as the global epidemic is not completely controlled, sporadic cases may occur anywhere at any time.
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