An inpatient in West China Hospital of Sichuan University was infected with the new crown, outpatient service suspended

Zhou Hao, Jimu News reporter

On July 31, 3 new local confirmed cases in Chengdu and new local asymptomatic 4 cases were infected. One of the cases was found by routine nucleic acid screening of inpatients in West China Hospital, and was diagnosed as a local asymptomatic infection. On August 1, West China Hospital of Sichuan University issued a notice to suspend outpatient clinics.

Sichuan University West China Hospital issued a notice to suspend outpatient clinics (Photo source: “Sichuan University West China Hospital” Weibo)

Jimu reporters noticed that since July 15, the “7.15” epidemic and the “7.20” epidemic have occurred in Chengdu. Since 15 new local confirmed cases and 27 local asymptomatic infections were reported on July 28, the daily number of new infections in Chengdu has decreased for three consecutive days. On the evening of July 31, the official Weibo of Sichuan Health reminded that the “7.15” related epidemic has no new cases for six consecutive days, and the epidemic is basically over. The “7.20” related epidemic is highly homologous to the recent local epidemic outside the province. The outbreak has spread to six cities of Guangyuan, Suining, Chengdu, Neijiang, Meishan and Deyang in Sichuan Province, and the upward trend of the epidemic has been initially contained.

According to Health Chengdu official WeChat news, on July 31, Chengdu added 3 new local confirmed cases and 4 new local asymptomatic infections. Among the reported cases, 6 of them lived in Chenghua District and were found in the risk area or were close contacts of previous cases. One of the cases was found by routine nucleic acid screening of inpatients in West China Hospital, and was diagnosed as a local asymptomatic infection.

Chengdu Local Epidemic Special Report (Photo source: “Healthy Chengdu” WeChat public account)

In the early morning of August 1, West China Hospital of Sichuan University issued a notice to suspend outpatient clinics: According to the needs of epidemic prevention and control, the first outpatient clinic (No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District) and the second outpatient clinic (No. 28, Telecommunications South Street, Wuhou District) will be suspended immediately. , special needs outpatient clinics, special outpatient clinics, health examinations, and new admissions and other medical services, the time for the resumption of outpatient clinics will be notified separately. The business of the Internet hospital is running normally, and the outpatient service of Wenjiang Campus is running normally. At the same time, all visits are declined, and critically ill patients should go to the emergency department. Temporary traffic management measures have also been taken in the surrounding area around West China Hospital.

Many Chengdu citizens told Jimu News reporters that their community issued a notice that people who have been to the headquarters of West China Hospital in recent days should report immediately and test nucleic acids under protective conditions. The Sichuan Guangyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention also issued a reminder that please report to the community immediately for those who have returned to Guangzhou from the West China Hospital of Sichuan University on July 23, escorts, medical workers and other personnel to report to the community where they are located. In the case of a nucleic acid test, you should go to the nearest nucleic acid testing point to carry out nucleic acid testing for three consecutive days, and try to avoid taking public transportation on the way to see a doctor. When the testing agency has not issued the test results, do not participate in gathering activities such as dinners and gatherings.