State Council press conference: Fangcang shelter hospitals mainly treat asymptomatic infections and mild cases

Wang Guiqiang, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of Peking University First Hospital, said at the press conference of the State Council’s Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism on the 6th that the Fangcang shelter hospital mainly treats asymptomatic infections and mild cases, and does not have acute underlying diseases and mental diseases. patient. Symptomatic treatment such as traditional Chinese medicine should be given to mild cases, and antiviral drugs should be used early for people with high risk of severe disease. Closely observe the changes in the condition of all patients, pay special attention to patients with high risk factors for severe illness, monitor vital signs, blood oxygen saturation, etc., and conduct nucleic acid and CT monitoring in a timely manner. Consult to the designated hospital for further treatment. (Reporters Li Heng and Gu Tiancheng)