What are cluster cases? How to avoid clustered novel coronavirus pneumonia infections?

We all know that a serious epidemic has recently broken out in Wuhan. Many people have been infected with the new coronavirus, especially the middle-aged and elderly, and there have been many clusters of infections. So what are clusters? Let's take a closer look!

What is a cluster of cases?

Authoritative explanation from disease control experts: 2 or more confirmed cases are found in a small area (such as a family, a construction site, a unit, etc.) within 14 days, and there is a possibility of human-to-human transmission due to close contact or infection due to common exposure. No gatherings, no crowds! Please be more careful and take good protection!

How to avoid cluster cases

As all parts of the country are trying to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, everyone should avoid visiting friends and relatives, dining together, and gatherings, and try not to hang out in crowded places. Maintain good hygiene and indoor ventilation, especially food hygiene. Wear masks and wash hands frequently in public places, and do not throw away used masks.

All localities require that, in accordance with the principle of "not holding unless necessary", all public gatherings, large-scale conferences (including business conferences and local celebrities' associations), art performances, New Year activities and other public gatherings be cancelled; catering units are not allowed to hold gatherings or dinners for more than 100 people, and streets and communities are prohibited from providing venues for residents to gather for dinner. Relevant units must do a good job of explaining and guiding consumers.

All localities require all towns (districts, parks, streets), and relevant member units of the Food Safety Committee in their jurisdiction to strengthen publicity and education, enhance the general public's awareness of epidemic prevention and control, and not hold or participate in all kinds of rural collective dining activities; strengthen guidance and dissuasion, promptly discover and persuade organizers and sponsors to cancel all kinds of farm banquets; strengthen standardized management of local folk chefs, and not undertake all kinds of farm banquets during the epidemic prevention and control period.

The market supervision department reminds the general public: In extraordinary times, the way of expressing emotions should also change accordingly. Not visiting relatives and friends, not gathering or having dinner together will help reduce the risk of virus transmission. Not gathering now is also for a better gathering in the future.

How to prevent the new coronavirus pneumonia

1. Try to avoid going to crowded public places. If you must go, please take personal protection measures.

2. Wear a mask and wear it correctly. Disposable surgical masks and medical protective masks (N95) are preferred. It is recommended to buy products from regular companies and choose a model that suits you to ensure airtightness.

3. Wash your hands frequently and keep them clean. Wash your hands with running water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer after coughing, before meals, after defecation, and after touching or handling animal excrement.

4. Ventilate frequently to keep the indoor air circulating.

5. Maintain good personal hygiene habits, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of droplets.

6. Develop good and safe eating habits, use separate cutting boards and knives for handling raw and cooked food, and cook meat and eggs thoroughly.

7. Avoid unprotected contact with wild or farmed animals, and avoid eating wild animals.

8. Residents who have been to Wuhan recently should pay close attention to their health. Citizens who have traveled to Wuhan and other places recently should pay close attention to their health. Generally, they need to observe for two weeks. During the observation period, they should pay attention to rest and avoid participating in various gatherings.

9. Seek medical attention promptly if you have symptoms. If you have fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory infection symptoms, go to the nearest medical institution's fever clinic in time. Avoid taking public transportation when going to the hospital. Wear a mask when you go to the hospital, and actively inform the doctor whether you have traveled to Wuhan or other places before the onset of the disease, and whether there are similar cases among the people around you.

10. It is recommended that you pay attention to the epidemic and prevention and control progress released by the authorities, and do not believe or spread rumors.

Related News

On January 27, according to the Qingdao Health Commission, three more cases were confirmed this morning. The three confirmed cases were members of the same family, making this the first family cluster case in Qingdao. As of 10 a.m. on the 27th, Qingdao had confirmed 13 cases of COVID-19.

On January 27, CCTV News reported that cluster outbreaks had occurred in Anhui Province. The Anhui Provincial Health Commission reported that the epidemic prevention and control situation was severe, and the risk of community transmission could not be ruled out. An expert group had been set up to track 70 confirmed patients, with each patient having no less than two experts in regular contact and receiving relevant diagnosis and treatment according to changes in their condition.

As of 24:00 on January 24, Guangdong Province has reported a total of 78 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus, including 15 severe cases, 4 critical cases, no deaths, and 2 discharged cases. A total of 14 cluster outbreaks have been found, 13 of which were family clusters and 1 was a cluster of colleagues at work.