Do not return home with disease! Hunan CDC issues key points for prevention and control of the new crown epidemic in rural areas during the Spring Festival

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The Spring Festival is approaching, the reunion of all families, health and peace is a good wish for many people, and there is a risk of the spread of the new crown epidemic in rural areas with a large flow of people returning home. In order to scientifically and efficiently prevent and control the epidemic in rural areas, and promote the smooth pressure of the epidemic in rural areas over the peak, on January 15, Hunan Provincial CDC released the key points of prevention and control of the new crown epidemic in rural areas during the Spring Festival.
Do not return home with disease

Individuals returning home 3 days prior to the Chinese New Year with suspected symptoms of neo-crown infection such as fever (temperature ≥ 37.3°C), dry cough, fatigue, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, reduced sense of smell/taste, myalgia, diarrhea, etc. are advised to hold off returning home and travel again after recovery or negative nucleic acid/antigen testing.

Maintain good hygiene practices

Individuals should still insist on wearing a good mask when taking public transportation, going to crowded public places or medical institutions, pay attention to diligent hand washing to maintain hand hygiene, 1-meter line, civilized dining, and advocate the use of public chopsticks when visiting friends and relatives.

Pay attention to keeping indoor air circulation and clean and tidy, and open the windows 2-3 times a day for about 30 minutes each time while paying attention to the cold.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular work and rest, reasonable diet, moderate exercise and a good attitude to improve self resistance.
Pay attention to fewer gatherings and fewer dinners

When the local epidemic is serious, try to gather less, have fewer dinners and do not pile up. Elderly people over 65 years old and vulnerable people with serious underlying diseases should not participate in dinners and gatherings.

After returning home, do not organize or participate in gathering activities such as chess and mahjong, and hold red and white celebrations as simply as possible; do not visit families with positive cases or people with symptoms of new coronavirus infection, and do not visit friends or relatives with positive cases or people with symptoms of new coronavirus infection; do not participate in large-scale family dinners, and try to control the number of people at family gatherings; if you need to go to crowded places such as temples, lanterns and fairs, you should If you need to go to crowded places such as temples, lantern festivals and fairs, you should do personal protection and observe order to reduce the risk of epidemic transmission.
Appropriate stockpile of epidemic prevention materials

Stock up on necessary medical surgical masks, 75% alcohol or chlorine disinfectant, and regular medications and other epidemic prevention supplies at home. Once positive, it is recommended that those who are in a position to do so should live in a single room, other family members should strengthen protection, eat separately, not share dining utensils, washbasins and other household items; reduce contact with others, and both parties should be regulated to wear masks when contact must be made; home treatment should be scientific, not overdose medication, and promptly seek medical attention when symptoms worsen.

Vaccinate with the new crown vaccine as soon as possible

If there is no contraindication, those who are eligible but not vaccinated, not fully vaccinated or not given a booster vaccination (especially the elderly over 60 years old) are invited to complete the New Coronavirus vaccination as soon as possible to improve their immunity level.

Focus on the health of vulnerable groups

Focus on the health status of people over 65 years old or those with underlying diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, tumors, and immune function deficiency, and seek medical attention in case of difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or symptoms that cannot be relieved after taking medication.

Carry out patriotic health campaign

Advocate the majority of farmers and friends to vigorously carry out patriotic health campaign, focusing on cleaning indoor and front of house hygiene, cleaning up piles of debris and obsolete garbage, daily cleaning of garbage bins in village houses and regular disinfection, application of separate garbage bags for closed placement of domestic garbage, to ensure a neat and clean environment and good hygiene inside and outside.