Is it reasonable to be forced to do nucleic acid tests?

Being forced to do nucleic acid testing is unreasonable and illegal. So far, there is no law that stipulates that patients must undergo nucleic acid testing, and there is no law that requires healthy people to undergo nucleic acid testing. On the contrary, there are many laws that stipulate that nucleic acid testing must be done on a voluntary basis. If nucleic acid testing is compulsory, it is suspected of violating the "crime of illegal collection of human genetic resources" stipulated in the "Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China" and can be punished by up to seven years in prison. .

The samples collected during nucleic acid testing contain human cells, which are legally human genetic resources and are protected by relevant laws and regulations. The "Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases" stipulates that the time for collecting samples can only be when an epidemic occurs, the places for collecting samples can only be epidemic areas and epidemic points, and the objects for collecting samples can only be patients, suspected patients, and close contacts. It is illegal to collect samples when the time, place, and objects exceed the provisions of this law. Among the basis for diagnosis stipulated in the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Law", there is no nucleic acid test. Replacing the "Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases" with the brainwashing tactics of drug dealers is a violation of the law and an open rebellion.

Is routine nucleic acid testing mandatory?

Normalized nucleic acid testing is determined based on local epidemic prevention and control needs. It does not require all cities to establish a 15-minute walk nucleic acid "sampling circle". It is mainly concentrated in provincial capital cities and tens of millions of people with higher import risks. It does not require all people to be tested every 48 hours. The specific frequency of testing is determined by the local area based on the development of the epidemic and prevention and control needs, as well as time and circumstances.

Why do regular nucleic acid tests need to be carried out in areas where there is no epidemic?

The characteristics of the Omicron mutant strain make it difficult for some early infected people to be detected. When the Omikron cluster epidemics that occurred in many places were discovered in the early stage, they had been spreading in the community for a period of time, which made prevention and control difficult.

Among the various measures for epidemic prevention and control, nucleic acid testing is a key and effective means to quickly discover the source of infection, target control targets, and then take isolation and other measures to cut off the transmission route. It has played an important role in the successful handling of cluster epidemics. plays an important role as a "sharp weapon". Especially in the process of effectively responding to the Omicron variant epidemic in Jilin, Shanghai, and Beijing this year, the role of nucleic acid testing has become even more prominent. Therefore, we must unswervingly implement the strategy of "expanding prevention with nucleic acid testing as the center" in order to respond to the epidemic better and more effectively.

Carrying out regular nucleic acid testing in areas where the epidemic has not yet occurred but where the risk of importation is high will help improve the sensitivity of epidemic monitoring and early warning, build a dense epidemic monitoring network, detect potential risks earlier, and better implement " "Four mornings" requirement; at the same time, it is conducive to providing more convenient and faster nucleic acid testing services for people who "should be tested and tested as much as possible" and "willing to be tested as much as possible". Therefore, various localities can carry out regular nucleic acid testing based on local epidemic prevention and control needs.

When organizing large-scale nucleic acid testing, how to avoid the risk of transmission caused by crowd gatherings?

In order to guide local organizations to conduct large-scale nucleic acid testing and avoid crowd gatherings, we have issued three versions of the Implementation Guidelines for Nucleic Acid Testing Organizations. There are four main aspects that need attention:

First, make good work plans and organizational management. Clarify the organizational structure and streamline the entire chain of work processes. The actual population situation of each street, community, and residential area within the jurisdiction must be clear, and the current status of nucleic acid sampling and testing capabilities must be accurately understood. Once started, it is necessary to strengthen multi-department coordination and overall planning, establish a flat working mechanism, centralize work when necessary, and organize the entire process of procurement, delivery, inspection, and reporting.

The second is to optimize the sampling point setting layout. Based on the population size, geographical transportation, distribution of nucleic acid testing institutions, etc., the setting of sampling points is determined by referring to the standard of setting up a sampling point for 2,000 to 3,000 people and setting up a sampling station for 600 to 800 people. In principle, sampling points are set up in residential areas. Now this season, outdoor sampling points are given priority; you can also choose well-ventilated venues such as gymnasiums, exhibition halls, and school playgrounds.

The third is to strengthen the organization and management of the sampling site. Set up clear guidance signs, plan entry and exit routes, ensure one-way flow of personnel, and clarify sampling procedures and precautions. By making reservations, notifications and sampling in advance by time periods, we can reduce the number of people gathering in a short period of time and shorten the queuing time. Staff and volunteers must be deployed on-site to strengthen order maintenance and guide the public to take personal protection, maintain a safe distance, and avoid cross-infection.

For the elderly, pregnant women, disabled and other groups, green channels should be set up for independent sampling to enhance humane care.

Fourth, the public actively cooperates. Members of the public participating in nucleic acid testing must implement measures such as wearing masks and maintaining a safe distance, and consciously obey the organization and management of the staff. During the sampling process, do not touch any objects such as the sampling table with your hands. Leave as soon as possible after sampling to reduce staying and talking on site.

Legal basis:

Article 85, paragraph 8, of the "Biosafety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: Human genetic resources, including human genetic resource materials and human Genetic resource information. Human genetic resource materials refer to organs, tissues, cells and other genetic materials containing human genome, genes and other genetic materials. Human genetic resource information refers to data and other information materials generated by using human genetic resource materials.

Article 2 of the "Regulations on the Protection of Human Genetic Resources of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: Human genetic resources referred to in the regulations include human genetic resource materials and human genetic resource information. Human genetic resource materials refer to organs, tissues, cells and other genetic materials containing human genome, genes and other genetic materials. Human genetic resource information refers to data and other information materials generated by using human genetic resource materials.