What do you mean by close contact?

Close contacts refer to COVID-19 pneumonia patients who have had close contact in life and work without protection.

According to the results of epidemiological investigation and the big data information provided by relevant departments, epidemiological investigation professionals determine close contacts according to principles: family members living in the same room; Direct caregivers or providers of diagnosis, treatment and nursing services; Medical personnel who carry out medical activities that may produce aerosols in the same space.

People who have close contact in the same place such as office, workshop, team, elevator, canteen and classroom; Persons who dine, entertain and provide catering and entertainment services in a closed environment; Visiting medical personnel, family members or other personnel who have close contact with the case; Persons exposed to the environment and articles contaminated by cases or asymptomatic infected persons.

Preventive measures in COVID-19

1, to isolate the source of infection, the source of infection is, of course, the patient. Generally, home isolation has the conditions of home isolation. People with basic diseases or serious symptoms can go to the hospital for treatment.

2. Cut off the route of transmission, including respiratory transmission and contact transmission. The route of transmission can be cut off by using disinfectant to disinfect the air and the surface of objects.

3. Pay attention to protect patients, especially susceptible people, such as wearing protective equipment, such as glasses, masks, isolation suits, etc.