Reporter: We have learned that the current wave of outbreaks in Zaozhuang City is a variant of the new coronavirus Omicron. What are the characteristics of this virus? How to prevent and control it?
Yuan Deyin, Deputy Director of Zaozhuang Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Recently, Zaozhuang City has reported a number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and asymptomatic infections, after epidemiological investigation And the virus genome sequencing proved that it was caused by the new coronavirus Omicron variant. The way of import was infection by returning personnel from the epidemic area outside the province, which then caused the spread.
The epidemic caused by the new coronavirus Omicron variant has two characteristics:
First, the spread is fast. Compared with the previous mutants, the incubation period is shorter and the passage speed is faster. The data shows that most of the Omicron can be transmitted to one generation in 2-3 days;
Secondly, most of the infected are mild and asymptomatic. According to current observations, this is because the pathogenicity of the Omicron variant is weak, the clinical symptoms after infection are relatively mild, and it is also related to the high vaccination coverage rate. Although there are no symptoms, it is insidious and infectious, and it is easy to have a situation of “spreading when it is discovered”. The current domestic epidemics are caused by this characteristic of the virus.
Faced with the Omicron variant, the general public should enhance their awareness of protection and strengthen self-protection.
First, standardized wearing of masks is still an effective way to block the spread of the virus. Even after complete vaccination and booster immunization, masks should be worn throughout the journey when taking public transportation and entering and leaving crowded public places.
Secondly, it is necessary to maintain good hygiene habits such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, ventilating frequently, and not gathering together to reduce the chance of virus transmission and infection.
The third is to do a good job of personal health monitoring. If you have symptoms such as fever, dry cough, fatigue, and sore throat, you should go to the hospital in time, and do not take medicines at home to avoid delaying the early detection of new coronary pneumonia.
Fourth, do not go out unless it is necessary. Those who must go out should strengthen personal protection to reduce the risk of infection. Before returning to the local area, report to the village or unit in time and accept nucleic acid testing.
Fifth, try not to buy online products from areas where the epidemic occurred and overseas products. Those who really need to buy should take personal protection after receiving the express package, and disinfect the package and the contents in the package. home. In principle, the package should be placed for about a week before opening.
Finally, I remind the general public to actively cooperate with the government’s prevention and control work and strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control regulations.