I. Epidemic overview
During the 9th week of 2023, there were a total of 52,111 cases of 14 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 4 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 99.7% 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 99.0% of the reported number.
At present, the seasonal influenza epidemic in Beijing is showing an upward trend. Citizens should do a good job of personal protection. First, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining good hygiene habits such as hand hygiene and cough etiquette. Second, during the influenza season, it is recommended to avoid going to crowded places, avoid contact with people with respiratory symptoms, and do personal protection when it is necessary to contact. Third, when respiratory symptoms occur, patient should rest at home, conduct health observation, and avoid going to work or school. Patients should avoid close contact with family members as much as possible and wear a mask if contacted. It is necessary to cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue when sneezing or coughing to avoid droplets contaminating others and reducing the spread of disease. When going to hospitals, patients and people accompanying should wear masks to avoid cross-infection. The fourth is to do a good job of regular cleaning and ventilation of the residence, and regularly clean and disinfect key parts such as doorknobs and handrails.