Weekly Epidemic Report (from March 20, 2023 to March 26, 2023)
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:04/07/2023

I. Epidemic overview

During the 12th week of 2023, there were a total of 43,419 cases of 14 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 6 cases died in Beijing. The top five diseases with a large number of cases are Influenza, COVID-19, Other Infectious Diarrhea, Tuberculosis, and Viral Hepatitis, accounting for 99.6% 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 decreased by 27.6% compared with last week, and respiratory infectious diseases were the main reported diseases, the cases of which accounted for 98.9% of the reported diseases.

At present, the number of reported influenza cases in Beijing is still at a high level. Citizens should help children maintain good personal hygiene habits such as wash hands frequently, and ensure a balanced diet, moderate exercise, and adequate rest. Schools and childcare institutions should do a good job in daily ventilation disinfection and health education. It is necessary to do a good job of morning and noon health inspections, to ensure early detection, early reporting, and early disposal of concentrated fever epidemics.