I. Epidemic overview
During the 15th week of 2022, there were a total of 1140 cases of 16 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 4 cases died in Beijing. The top five diseases with a large number of cases are Influenza, Other Infectious Diarrhea, Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis, and Syphilis, accounting for 88.8% of the total number of cases of legal infectious diseases.
II. Health tips for key epidemic situation
The number of reported cases of legal infectious diseases in Beijing decreased by 9.4% compared with last week, which is generally at a low level. Respiratory infectious diseases and intestinal infectious diseases were the main reported diseases, the cases of which accounted for 29.2% and 26.0% of the reported number, respectively.
The current global epidemic situation is still at a high level, and the domestic epidemic situation is still severe and complicated. As the "May 1st" holiday is approaching, here are some tips for citizens. First, it is not advised to go to Beijing and travel to medium and high-risk areas unless it is necessary. Citizens could spend holidays within Beijing. It is necessary to avoid participating in large-scale gathering activities. Open outdoor activities are more advisable. In densely populated areas and outdoor places such as open-air plazas, fitness venues, and parks, citizens should wear masks and maintain a safe social distance. The second is that those who enter (return) Beijing should take the initiative to report to the community (village), hotel, unit, school, etc. where they are located, and do not have meals, gatherings, or going to crowded places within 7 days after returning to Beijing. Third, employees should take a nucleic acid test within 48 hours before returning to work, and it is recommended to work from home before the negative test result is available. Employees should conduct personal health monitoring. If symptoms such as fever and cough occur, they should seek medical treatment in time according to regulations.
To learn the situation of the COVID-19 cases in Beijing, please check the epidemic information released by Beijing Municipal Health Commission in time.