In the early months of 2020, 84-year-old Zhong Nanshan was particularly busy.
On March 18, the Guangzhou Information Office held the Guangzhou Epidemic Prevention and Ventilation Meeting at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, the leader of the high-level expert group of the National Health and Medical Commission, the academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the director of the National Respiratory Diseases Clinical Medicine Research Center Zhong Nanshan arrived at the meeting to introduce the situation against COVID-19.
As with every COVID-19 epidemic-related press conference that he has attended in the past two months, Academician Zhong Nanshan once again answered many questions raised by reporters. People want to see his latest prediction of the epidemic and listen to him to introduce new methods of COVID-19 treatment to comfort him.
The current situation of epidemic prevention and control in China continues to improve, and the spread of overseas epidemics is becoming increasingly serious. According to the WHO report, the epidemic has spread to 159 countries and regions. The surging news revealed that since February 19, Zhong Nanshan has repeatedly pointed out that the COVID-19 virus is a global issue, and fighting all countries requires action.
There have been three coronavirus outbreaks this century, not one lifetime infection
At the outbreak prevention and control ventilation meeting held by the Guangzhou Municipal Office of Information on March 18, Zhong Nanshan mentioned that three coronavirus outbreaks have occurred in this century, namely SARS in 2003, MERS in 2015, and this time COVID-19 epidemic. The SARS fatality rate is 10%, the MERS is close to 30%, and the COVID-19 fatality rate varies widely around the world, with an average of 1-2%.
In the face of the fierce COVID-19 epidemic, various countries have given different prevention and control strategies. Some European countries, such as the United Kingdom, have adopted a very special strategy, the so-called "herd immunity".
In this regard, Zhong Nanshan mentioned at the outbreak prevention and control ventilation meeting held by the Guangzhou Municipal Office of Information on March 18 that highly infectious diseases have outbreak periods with an index coefficient. The average transmission coefficient of the COVID-19 virus is close to 3, which is very high. of. It is very important in the future that collective immunization cannot be used to solve the problem. Coronavirus is not a life-long infection for one time, and there is no such evidence.
In addition, Zhong Nanshan believes that Europe should isolate close contacts as soon as possible. In addition to symptomatic patients, other close contacts should also have medical observations and should take a more proactive approach. This is the most effective way to check for symptomatic family members and contacts.
Infectious diseases know no borders, all countries must act to prevent and control the epidemic
As early as February 19, Zhong Nanshan has proposed that the COVID-19 epidemic is a matter of the world. In an interview with CCTV that same day, Nanshan Clock mentioned that the new type of coronavirus is not Chinese, but a matter for the whole world. Many problems need to be solved by the whole world, because different countries have different specialties, and it is probably the wish of most scientific and technological personnel to work together to solve them.
In the following month, the epidemic overseas spread and the situation became increasingly severe.
At a press conference held on March 12 at the Guangdong Provincial People's Government's Information Office, Zhong Nanshan proposed that on the one hand, it is necessary to strengthen its own control and on the other hand, strengthen exchanges with foreign countries. It is impossible to defeat the epidemic if it is not controlled globally. The end time of the epidemic is not easy to say. Generally, in the summer when the temperature is relatively high, the COVID-19 virus is not very active. But it still depends on the importance of each country.
At the epidemic prevention and control ventilation meeting held by the Guangzhou Municipal Information Office on March 18, Zhong Nanshan once again proposed that infectious diseases have no borders and no country can run away. Without strong intervention, COVID-19 will not disappear, and all countries must act.
It is recommended that countries with rapid epidemic outbreaks be detected and isolated early
As of now, there are more than 110,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 overseas. Zhong Nanshan also mentioned sharing experiences at press conferences many times, suggesting that countries with rapid epidemic spread can refer to China's plan-early detection and early isolation.
At the outbreak prevention and control ventilation meeting held by the Guangzhou Municipal Information Office on March 18, Zhong Nanshan said that the use of China to confine high epidemic areas and other areas for group prevention and control were proven effective measures. Early guidance, early diagnosis, early detection, and early isolation have been carried out in many countries, and it is important to form a consensus.
As early as February 27 at the special news briefing for the epidemic prevention and control organized by the Guangzhou Municipal Government Information Office, Zhong Nanshan mentioned that China ’s COVID-19 epidemic came down soon after reaching its peak, and countries that have spread rapidly can refer to China. Plan to achieve early detection and early isolation. This is a disease of humans, not a country.
Earlier on March 6, at the symposium of experts on epidemic prevention and control scientific research held in Guangzhou by the Guangdong Province COVID-19 Prevention and Control Leading Group (Headquarters), Zhong Nanshan mentioned that China may need to provide assistance to countries with severe epidemics. , Including protection, reagents, and treatment techniques.
At a press conference held on March 12 by the Guangdong Provincial People's Government Press Office, Zhong Nanshan said that we need to communicate more with foreign countries. After communicating with many countries, we found that there is still a gap between our views. In less than two months, China has its own opinions and lessons, and communication with foreign countries is still very important. This will help us deepen our understanding of current treatment methods, reduce detours abroad, and reduce mortality rates abroad.
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