I. Epidemic overview

During the 14th week of 2023, there were a total of 12,699 cases of 14 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 7 cases died in Beijing. The top five diseases with a large number of cases are Influenza, COVID-19, Other Infectious Diarrhea, Tuberculosis, and Syphilis, accounting for 98.2% 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 53.9% compared with last week. The respiratory infectious diseases were the main reported diseases, the cases of which accounted for 94.4% of the reported number.

In spring, the number of people going for outings increases. Citizens should pay attention to the hygiene of diet and drinking water when travelling. It is necessary to drink boiled water, and have meals in restaurants with food business licenses. If symptoms such as fever, cough, diarrhea, and rash occur, you should pay close attention to your health, and go to a medical institution in time when symptoms worsen.