What is a cluster case epidemic?

Novel coronavirus is very contagious. In addition, during the Spring Festival, there are numerous activities such as Spring Festival travel rush's peak return home and New Year's greetings, so cluster cases appear constantly. The local government and relevant departments attach great importance to the occurrence of such epidemics. At present, activities such as parties are strictly controlled. So what exactly is a cluster case? What are the characteristics?

Cluster cases occurred in many places in Guangdong province: 65438+1On October 23rd, Guangdong Provincial Health and Health Commission reported that there were 6 cluster outbreaks in the whole province, all of which were family clusters.

Tianjin: On June 24th, 65438, among the new cases notified by Tianjin Municipal Health and Wellness Committee, two cases were all employees of the crew workshop of the passenger section of Tianjin EMU, which led to a cluster of cases in Tianjin.

Qingdao: On June 27th, 65438, the Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government informed that three more cases of novel coronavirus's pneumonia were confirmed in Qingdao, which was the first family gathering case in Qingdao.

Anhui Province: 654381October 27th, Anhui Provincial Health and Wellness Commission said at the press conference that as of 24: 00 on October 26th/KLOC-0, Anhui Province had reported 3 cluster cases with 7 people suffering from * * *, including 2 cases with 4 people in Hefei. There was a trio in Fuyang City, which was triggered by a gathering of friends.

What are the clustered cases of the National Health Construction Committee?

Cluster cases refer to 1 confirmed cases found in a small area (such as a family, a construction site, a unit, etc.). ) 14 days, at the same time found 1 and above fever respiratory infection cases. Under the above circumstances, two or more confirmed cases were found, which may have the possibility of interpersonal transmission caused by close contact or the possibility of infection caused by * * * *, and were judged as clustered cases.

Reduce assembly activities and resist the epidemic. Therefore, reducing party activities is not as simple as "reducing family dinners and friends' gatherings" as some netizens said. All party activities should be avoided as much as possible. Try not to go to crowded places, such as stations, supermarkets and restaurants. This is not only responsible for one's own life safety, but also for the public interest.

Overcoming the difficulties in the current special period requires us to unite as one. Each of us should take practical actions to resist the risk of epidemic spread. Reducing group activities is responsible for yourself and everyone. Everyone should abide by the health and safety standards for epidemic prevention and act in accordance with the norms seriously. Only in this way can we better protect ourselves and others, thus controlling the spread of the epidemic and winning this epidemic prevention and blocking war.

Warm reminder, novel coronavirus can be infected by human transmission and contact at present, which is highly contagious. Parties, New Year's greetings and crowded places all have strong spread risks, so everyone must pay attention to putting an end to dinner activities and avoid infection.