Weekly Epidemic Report (from August 14, 2023 to August 20, 2023)
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:09/08/2023

I. Epidemic overview

During the 33rdweek of 2023, there were a total of 11,080 cases of 16 kinds of legal infectious diseases reported, and 1 case died in Beijing. The top five diseases with a large number of cases are COVID-19, Hand, Food and Mouth Disease, Other Infectious Diarrhea, Influenza, and Viral Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis, accounting for 96.3% of the total number of cases of legal infectious diseases.

II. Health tips for key epidemic situation

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a common infectious disease in children, commonly occurring in infants and young children aged 5 years and below. Maintaining good hygiene habits is an effective way to prevent it. The following specific measures were mainly included. 1. It is necessary to wash hands with clean water and soap or liquid soap after children touch public items, saliva or respiratory secretions, after using the toilet, and before eating, and before parents and caregivers process food, after changing diapers or handling items contaminated by feces. 2. Do not let children have raw water or cold raw food. 3. Children's toys and frequently touched items should be cleaned and disinfected regularly.