I. Epidemic overview
During the 16thweek of 2023, there were a total of 6,312 cases of 15 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 3 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 96.4% 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 14.9% compared with last week, and respiratory infectious diseases were the main reported diseases, the cases of which accounted for 85.1% of the reported number.
    The period from March to May every year is the high incidence season of respiratory infectious diseases. Citizens should adhere to good habits such as wearing masks scientifically, and paying attention to hand hygiene and cough etiquette. The elderly, people with poor immunity and children should continue to do a good job in personal protection. If symptoms such as fever, cough, diarrhea, rash and etc. occur, it is necessary to pay close attention, and go to a medical institution in time when symptoms worsen.