As of 24:00 on January 16, there were 15 patients with COVID-19 infection in Ditan Hospital, including 1 local case, clinically classified as mild, and 14 imported cases (8 mild and 3 ordinary, and 3 asymptomatic cases). A total of 9 cases of Omicron variant infection were treated, and 6 cases are currently in the hospital.
According to the characteristics of the Omicron variant strain, in order to prevent cross-infection in the hospital, Ditan Hospital, while making every effort to organize the treatment, treated the patients infected with the Omicron variant strain and other COVID-19 patients in separate areas, and conducted separate ward rounds and clinical operations. The hospital also made emergency plans to ensure that medical treatment and hospital infection prevention and control work are safe, orderly, and effective.
The current global epidemic situation is severe, and the COVID-19 Omicron variant has become the dominant strain in the world. After a confirmed case of local infection with the Omicron variant appeared in Beijing, the district and municipal levels took quick action, conducted efficient disposal, and precise prevention and control. They have completed the traceability of the flow in the shortest time, and implemented the control measures for the risk points involved in the case as soon as possible. .
As the Spring Festival is approaching, the flow of people is more frequent. The Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics are about to be held, and the epidemic prevention and control cannot be relaxed for a moment. We hereby remind the citizens to earnestly enhance their awareness and fulfill their personal responsibility for prevention and control.
First, it is necessary to adhere to normalized prevention and control measures. Wearing a mask is still an effective way to stop the spread of the virus, as well as the Omicron variant. Even people complete the process of vaccination and vaccination booster, it is necessary to wear masks scientifically, avoid shaking hands, wash hands and ventilate frequently, shop less overseas, and try not to go to places with many people and poor ventilation.
The second is to reduce the gathering of people. In accordance with the principle of "no gathering unless necessary", large-scale events are strictly controlled. It is recommended to use online group visits during Chinese New Year, and principle of "postponing weddings, simplifying funerals, and cancelling banquets" is promoted. Citizens should avoid gatherings in confined spaces, keep events as short as possible and keep windows open for ventilation.
The third is to insist on not leaving the country unless it is necessary. It is recommended that citizens could spend the New Year in the city and not leave Beijing unless it is necessary. It is necessary to pay close attention to the recent epidemic situation in areas where epidemics have occurred at home and abroad. During the period of severe epidemics abroad, citizens should try to purchase less overseas items, and avoid traveling or visiting relatives in medium and high-risk areas or areas where confirmed cases are reported. If you encounter people who are from county (city, district, or banner) with reported cases, please consciously abide by the relevant measures for entering Beijing.
The fourth is to actively vaccinate against the COVID-19. In the face of the epidemic of Omicron variant with enhanced immune evasion ability, it is necessary to accelerate the promotion of COVID-19 vaccination to strengthen immunization, increase the vaccination rate of people over 60 years old, and steadily carry out vaccination for people aged 3 to 11. During the festival, our city will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccination services for citizens.
Fifth, it is necessary to do a good job in personal health monitoring. Citizens should pay close attention to the physical condition of themselves and family members. If fever, dry cough, fatigue, hyposmia, hypotaste, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, conjunctivitis, myalgia, diarrhea and other symptoms related to COVID-19 appear, it is recommended to avoid social activities, public transportation, online car-hailing services, and etc. The patient should wear a mask, and go to the fever clinic of a nearby hospital as soon as possible to seek medical treatment according to regulations, and inform the doctor of activity history, contact history and physical abnormalities. Patient should not make any prescription by themselves.