I. Epidemic overview

During the 29th week of 2022, there were a total of 1348 cases of 16 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 1 case died in Beijing. The top five diseases with a large number of cases are Other Infectious Diarrhea, Influenza, Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis, and Syphilis, accounting for 85.1% of the total number of cases of legal infectious diseases.

II. Health tips for key epidemic situation

This week, the number of reported cases of legal infectious diseases in Beijing increased slightly compared with last week, and was generally at a low level. Intestinal infectious diseases and respiratory infectious diseases were the main reported diseases, the cases of which accounted for 40.4% and 26.2% of the reported cases, respectively.

Summer is the season of high incidence of intestinal infectious diseases. Firstly, citizens should not to drink raw water, and do not eat cold or bad food, especially raw seafood and aquatic products. Second, the cooked food bought from market or leftovers should be heated and cooked thoroughly. The third is to wash hands before and after meals, the tableware and chopsticks should be washed or sterilized, and the cooking utensils for raw and cooked food should be separated. Fourth, it is recommended to carry out anti-fly and fly control measures, avoid littering casually or polluting water sources. Fifth, if vomiting and diarrhea symptoms occur, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time.

At present, import from abroad and places outside Beijing is the main risk faced by Beijing in epidemic prevention and control. During the summer vacation, there is a large flow of people, rising the risk of epidemic transmission. The general public should, first, do not travel or go on business trips to medium and high-risk areas and areas where confirmed cases are reported, and pay attention to the epidemic prevention policies of the destination when travelling, and strengthen your awareness of personal protection. Second, since the COVID-19 can survive at low temperatures for a long time, people should avoid buying cold chain foods in countries and regions where the epidemic is severe. You can buy those products from regular markets and supermarkets and avoid direct hand contact. The third is to wear masks and disposable gloves correctly when receiving the express delivery of overseas goods to reduce direct contact and communication. Fourth, it is necessary to pay attention to hand hygiene before and after eating cold chain food, and keep refrigerators and utensils clean.

To learn the situation of the COVID-19 cases in Beijing, please check the epidemic information released by Beijing Municipal Health Commission in time.