I. Epidemic overview

During the 8th week of 2023, there were a total of 15,607 cases of 14 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 2 cases died in Beijing. The top five diseases with a large number of cases are Influenza, COVID-19, Viral Hepatitis, Other Infectious Diarrhea, and Tuberculosis, accounting for 98.9% 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 this week has increased compared with last week, and respiratory infectious diseases are the main reported diseases, the cases of which accounted for 96.4% of the reported number.

At present, it is the alternation period between winter and spring, which is a period of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases. Here are some recommendations for citizens. First, it is necessary to continue to do a good job in personal protection, reduce the contact with people with respiratory symptoms and intestinal symptoms, and do a good job of personal protection when the contact is necessary to avoid cross-infection. The second is to do a good job in personal health management, such as taking a rest at home for health observation if respiratory or intestinal symptoms appear. Patients should not go to work or class. It is necessary to wear masks when contacting family members to reduce the spread of disease. The third is to pay attention to food safety, avoid drinking raw water, separate raw and cooked food when processing. Do not eat undercooked food or food that is not cooked thoroughly. It is necessary to avoid cooking when intestinal symptoms occur. The fourth is to maintain environmental hygiene, such as regular cleaning and ventilating, and disinfecting key parts such as door handles.