Based on four reasons, Wang Bisheng, commander of the epidemic command center, called on the people of the country to get the next-generation vaccine to enhance their protection.

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Still at a low point but there is an upward trend Wang Bisheng judges that there will be another wave in China

[Reporter Lin Huiqin/Report from Taipei] The epidemic is showing signs of heating up again!

Wang Bisheng, commander of the Central Epidemic Command Center, said that if the Wuhan pneumonia continues to increase next week, it is judged that there will be another wave of epidemics in China, based on signs of reversal, frequent occurrence of respiratory diseases in winter, frequent travel abroad or catering exchanges, and the epidemic situation in China. There are four major reasons, such as rising, and the Chinese people are urged to rush to get the next-generation vaccine to enhance their protection.

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Wang Bisheng pointed out that there are two possibilities for evaluating the trend of the epidemic. One is ups and downs, and the other is a new outbreak. It is a new wave of the epidemic, but it is estimated to be half of the previous wave, and the time will be shorter.

Wang Bisheng pointed out that based on the signs of a reversal of the domestic epidemic situation, the frequent occurrence of respiratory diseases in winter, the loosening of epidemic prevention measures to promote overseas travel, and the frequent catering exchanges at the end of the year, etc., will increase the spread. In addition, the epidemic situation in China will continue to rise, or It has caused more or less impact, calling on Chinese people to fight quickly if they are eligible for next-generation vaccination.

Zhuang Renxiang, spokesman of the command center, explained that the domestic epidemic situation is still at a low level, but there is an upward trend. In addition to the cold weather, people who have never been vaccinated or have only received one dose of vaccine should get vaccinated quickly.

Regarding the high incidence of respiratory diseases in winter, the monitoring data of the CDC shows that last week, there were 37,964 visits to doctors for influenza-like diseases, a slight drop of two from the previous week.

2%, which is equivalent to the same period in 2020. Recently, various respiratory viruses such as influenza, parainfluenza, and respiratory fusion virus continue to circulate in the community. Zhuang Renxiang pointed out that there is no special sharp increase, and the community epidemic is still maintained at a low level.

Only 190,000 doses of publicly funded flu vaccine left

A total of 14 severe cases have been reported this season, including three deaths, all of whom have not been vaccinated against this season's flu.

Zhuang Renxiang mentioned that more than 6.2 million doses of the public-funded influenza vaccine have been vaccinated, and about 190,000 doses are left, which are about to be used up. Inoculate at your own expense.

When the cold snap hits, get up and warm up before getting out of bed

As the cold snap hits, Wang Bisheng reminded the public to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible, implement hand hygiene and cough etiquette, and cooperate with epidemic prevention measures, such as large-scale events or concerts. It is still recommended to wear a mask, and if you are sick, rest at home to avoid the spread of the virus.

Zhang Ziqiang, Director of the Occupational Therapy Department of the Bali Sanatorium of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, also provided the silver-haired people with countermeasures against low temperature, including getting up and warming up before getting out of bed, wearing warm sanitary clothes first, then wearing vests, sweaters, and weatherproof jackets, and preparing hats, scarves, etc. Pay attention to the ventilation of electric heaters and avoid sharing them with other electrical appliances. Get vaccinated and wear masks.

4 reasons for the next-generation vaccine

Wang Bisheng, commander of the Epidemic Command Center, pointed out that due to the signs of a reversal of the domestic epidemic situation and other reasons, he called on Chinese people to be eligible for next-generation vaccination as soon as possible.

(Provided by Command Center)